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East Chicago board rejects personnel report after trustees raise transparency and hiring concerns
Summary
The School City of East Chicago Board of Trustees voted down the June/July personnel report July 8 after trustees said the packet lacked required names and raised questions about hiring, interviews and qualifications; the board tabled discussion of one promotion for further review.
The School City of East Chicago Board of Trustees voted on July 8 to reject the personnel report on the meeting agenda after trustees raised questions about missing names, hiring procedures and whether the board received required documentation.
Trustees convened at the district administration building and debated the personnel packet before a roll-call vote. Trustee Diane Smith and several colleagues asked for details about interview committees, licensing and experience for a promoted employee; Attorney Harris and Superintendent Dr. Bonet acknowledged the board’s policy requires an unredacted personnel listing and said the administration would replace the document on the public board portal.
The vote on the personnel report was called after a motion to approve the…
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