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Board deadlocks on request to release behavioral specialist from 2024–25 contract
Summary
A request by a behavior specialist to be released from a 2024–25 contract and granted a one‑year leave produced a divided board. A motion to release the employee without liquidated damages tied 2–2; no action was taken and administrators said they will follow up with the employee.
The Douglas Unified School District Governing Board debated a request from a district behavior specialist, Andrea Mora, to be released from her 2024–25 certified contract and to receive a one‑year leave of absence.
Superintendent Ana C. Samaniego said the employee had submitted a letter acknowledging she was breaking the contract and that district staff recommended assessing liquidated damages of $1,500 as provided in the meeting materials. The employee’s letter also requested a leave of absence for…
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