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Parent urges review after Richfield principal departure; district names interim staffing plan
Summary
A parent told the River Board of Education on July 15 that the district must improve transparency and safeguards after Richfield Elementary’s recently appointed principal left, and she urged review of hiring and conflict-of-interest policies as the district named interim staffing plans.
A parent told the River Board of Education on July 15 that the district must improve transparency and safeguards following the departure of Richfield Elementary’s recently appointed principal and that political considerations should not influence hiring. Superintendent White said the district would appoint interim administrators at Richfield and begin a full search next spring.
The comment came during public comment from Jennifer Henry, who identified herself as a parent of a Richfield student: “I have a son at Richfield Elementary, and I'm here tonight because I'm really concerned and disappointed regarding several developments in our district.” Henry said the principal was a “highly respected and valued” educator whose leaving suggested the district had not ensured her safety or given adequate administrative support. “The board owes it to our community to ensure…
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