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Public speaker alleges fiscal problems at Highlands Community Charter; trustees say district has communicated concerns
Summary
A speaker urged the board to scrutinize Highlands Community Charter for alleged fiscal malfeasance, citing audits and a $5 million purchase of a computer program with limited use; the superintendent said district representatives have communicated concerns and that the charter must change its bylaws regarding district representation.
Araceli Perez used the public‑comment period to urge Twin Rivers Unified to apply stronger oversight to Highlands Community Charter, saying she had documentation alleging fiscal malfeasance and citing audits. Perez told the board that Highlands spent $5,000,000 on a computer program intended to supplement curriculum but used by only 97 discrete users, of which only…
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