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Harrisburg board approves personnel items, waives expulsion hearing and names acting John Harris principal
Summary
Trustees approved a waiver of expulsion hearing agreement and a contract for Roma Benjamin as acting John Harris High School principal at a prorated $138,000 salary; the personnel agenda passed 8–1, with one 'no' vote over concerns about expulsions and supports.
The Harrisburg City School District Board approved several personnel items during its Dec. 2 meeting, including a waiver of expulsion hearing for a student at Shenandoah and a separate contract for Roma Benjamin to serve as acting principal at John Harris High School.
The administration recommended the immediate-action waiver for the student; trustees discussed alternatives to expulsion and the importance of providing programs and supports. "We just need to give these kids some things to get involved in," said Mister Carter, urging proactive supports in lieu of reactive…
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