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Cherry Creek board signals audits, policy changes and interim leadership as nepotism allegations surface
Summary
The Cherry Creek School District board affirmed an interim superintendent and announced internal and external reviews and policy changes after the resignation of Superintendent Chris Smith and placement of HR director Brenda Smith on administrative leave. The board said investigations and stricter procurement and contract-review rules are underway as community members demand accountability.
President Egan told the audience the board had moved quickly after Superintendent Chris Smith’s Jan. 27 resignation and named Dr. Jennifer Perry interim superintendent that same day. Egan said the board placed Brenda Smith, director of human resources, on administrative leave effective Feb. 7 and that “an internal investigation is underway.”
Egan listed immediate governance steps the board has taken and will pursue: a resolution confirming Dr. Perry as interim superintendent, strengthened procurement and expenditure approval policies, mandatory legal review of contracts with disciplinary consequences for…
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