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Board meeting sparks nepotism accusation over Arthur Street principal appointment
Summary
A board member alleged the principal appointment at Arthur Street was predetermined and criticized the elimination of a vice principal role, calling the move nepotism and saying it discourages qualified applicants; the claim drew a brief defense and no policy action at the meeting.
A heated exchange at the Hazleton Area School District board meeting ended with a board member alleging nepotism in a recent personnel decision to create a second principal position for Arthur Street Elementary.
During the personnel portion of the agenda, the speaker said a candidate withdrew their application after concluding the outcome was…
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