Superintendent’s written response read; board members propose substitute retention resolution ahead of vote

Superintendent Fagan read her written response to a December 17 special‑call resolution seeking termination of her employment and disputed the allegations levied against her, saying the claims were "untrue" and coordinated to damage her reputation. The committee met to receive that written response; members clarified the process and heard extended discussion from board members about whether to pursue termination or adopt a substitute resolution aimed at retaining the superintendent while imposing governance, oversight, and operational conditions.

The written response recounts the superintendent’s account of actions cited in the termination resolution, including steps she says the district took to reduce overtime by $1,000,000, the handling of a $45,635.33 donation from "School C Foundation," and the disposition of American Rescue Plan Homeless Children and Youth grant funds. The superintendent said she provided her written response to the board and the media on Jan. 6 through counsel and asked the board to consider evidence and context before acting.

The committee meeting did not include a vote. Board members reiterated the timeline established at the…