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Community protests Goochland board's firing of superintendent; speakers cite race and fiscal concern
Summary
Dozens of residents, staff and students urged the Goochland County School Board to explain its decision to dismiss Dr. Michael Cromartie, calling the termination "without cause," alleging racial bias in replacing him, and warning of financial and morale impacts.
Dozens of Goochland County residents, teachers and students criticized the school board's recent decision to terminate Dr. Michael Cromartie and to appoint Dr. Andrew Armstrong as superintendent. Public comment at the meeting was dominated by speakers who called for transparency, questioned the timing and process of the dismissal, and raised concerns about the financial cost to taxpayers.
At least one speaker read a submitted statement asserting that Cromartie's termination and the removal of equity language from district policies had "increased racial tension" and could lead…
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