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Newberg SD 29J places employee Dr. Phillips on paid administrative leave pending independent investigation
Summary
The board voted to place Dr. Phillips on paid administrative leave while an independent investigator examines allegations; legal counsel will notify the employee and the motion passed with one abstention from Director DeHart.
The Newberg School District 29J board voted to place Dr. Phillips on paid administrative leave pending the results of an independent internal investigation.
The chair reported that, during earlier deliberations, allegations emerged that required an independent investigator and that legal counsel had been retained. The motion to place Dr. Phillips on paid administrative leave was made by the chair and seconded; the board passed the motion with all voting in favor except Director DeHart, who abstained. The chair read a roll‑style verbal tally noting that Directors Nichols, Hayden, Woodard, Bridges and Wolfer voted "aye" and Director DeHart abstained.
Board members said legal counsel will notify Dr. Phillips; the chair stated counsel has already been in contact with his attorney. The board emphasized the procedural nature of the action and that no final determination has been made while the investigation is ongoing.
Next steps: legal counsel will continue to coordinate notification and the independent investigator will proceed; the board did not announce a timeline for the investigation or further public reporting.
