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Former custodian alleges wrongful termination during public comment
Summary
A former custodian spoke at the board meeting alleging wrongful termination related to a senior prank incident and disputed claims she propped doors; trustees acknowledged the comment but did not take immediate action during the meeting.
Angela Stause, identifying herself as a former custodian at an East Grand Forks school, addressed the board during the public comment period and said she believes she was wrongfully terminated.
Stause described working the night of a senior prank and said students "had permission" to be in the building for scheduled activities. She told trustees she did not prop exterior doors to allow students into the building and that propped doors are common during practices and events. "I was told that I left the doors open. I brought the doors open for them so they could come in. No. I did not," Stause said.
Stause said she was informed her termination was related to attendance and that her supervisor had previously criticized her performance; she asked the board to hear her concern. The board thanked her for speaking but noted that personnel matters cannot be fully addressed in public comment and did not provide a response or action at the meeting.
Ending: The board acknowledged the comment; no board action or investigation was announced during the meeting.
