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Yellow Springs board votes to hire independent investigator after teachers' union files complaint
Summary
The Yellow Springs Exempted Village School Board voted 3–2 to hire an independent investigator to examine a formal complaint from the teachers' union that alleges policy violations, including hostile-work-environment and retaliation claims. The board also tabled related censure proceedings pending the inquiry.
The Yellow Springs Exempted Village School Board on March 12 voted 3–2 to contract an independent investigator after the teachers' union (YSEA) filed a formal complaint alleging policy violations, including claims of a hostile work environment and retaliation.
Board President (speaking as the board president) framed the decision as necessary to protect due process: "We need to have the right information," she said as the board moved into debate over costs, privacy and timing. The recommendation came after legal counsel proposed hiring a neutral investigator; a candidate and a cost estimate were circulated to the…
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