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Superintendent alleges misinformation by board member in public remarks; board enters closed session
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Shandor presented a written report alleging public inaccuracies and possible violations of his employment contract by board member Mrs. Fairman; after discussion the board voted to go into closed session under Va. Code §2.2‑3711(A) to discuss the performance of a specific individual.
Superintendent Dr. Shandor told the board on Feb. 10 he had prepared a written report after reviewing the Jan. 27 meeting video and transcript and identified what he described as “misinformation,” violations of his superintendent employment contract and potential policy or code concerns tied to public remarks by board member Mrs. Fairman.
Dr. Shandor said he had not read the 20‑page document in full during the meeting but highlighted examples: reports that teachers had told students political statements in class (which the superintendent said were not forwarded to him at the time and therefore impaired his ability to investigate), assertions about improper use of letterhead and allegations about badge access and social-media blocking. He cited the superintendent employment contract obligation (section 2.e) that board members refer criticisms, complaints and suggestions to the superintendent or designee for investigation and said failing to do so could expose the board to an action for breach of contract.
Board members discussed the report; at least one member said the document was prepared in response to perceived inaccuracies from the Jan. 27 meeting and that it reflected a board request to compile concerns. Multiple members urged colleagues to follow board norms and to forward constituent complaints to the superintendent promptly so staff could investigate.
After the discussion, a motion was made and seconded for the board to convene in closed session under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Va. Code §2.2‑3711(A), to discuss the performance of a specific individual. The motion passed on a recorded vote with all five members present voting yes. The board then moved into a closed session; no confidential details were disclosed in the public record.
Why it matters: The superintendent put allegations of misinformation and potential contract violations on the public record and the board chose to address personnel concerns in closed session under a statutory exemption for personnel matters.
