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Employees tell Middletown school board of favoritism and alleged HR mishandling; law-firm probe cited
Summary
Multiple speakers during public comment said they fear retaliation, described favoritism in hiring and alleged the HR director disclosed confidential medical information; they questioned the scope and objectivity of a law-firm investigation the board hired.
Several current and former staff members told the Middletown school board during public comment that favoritism and retaliation concerns persist in district human-resources practices, and they questioned whether a recently hired law firm has the independence and scope to address those complaints.
Jamie Kahan, a district employee of nearly 14 years, told trustees she has seen “bullying by administrators and directors, favoritism and unfair treatment of dedicated…
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