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St. Helens board substantiates complaint over remarks by Director Rochelle Russell, delegates chair to correct record
Summary
After a public hearing on unverified financial allegations raised during a Sept. 24 meeting, the St. Helens School District board voted to substantiate a complaint against Director Rochelle Russell and delegated the board chair to communicate a corrective response; Russell abstained from the vote.
The St. Helens School District Board of Directors substantiated a complaint on Nov. 12 against Director Rochelle Russell for remarks she made at a Sept. 24 public meeting about alleged "missing" district funds, and delegated the board chair to communicate the board's decision.
Board Chair Jerry York opened a public hearing limited to whether Russell's Sept. 24 remarks violated board policy. Two complainants submitted written statements that were read into the record by Elliott Field, the district's attorney. Lisa Tyler, identified in the record as a former director of teaching and learning, and Brooke Villante (statement submitted in writing) said independent audits…
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