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Newark Unified employee alleges her private social-media photos were circulated by district staff, seeks apology
Summary
Employee Maria Heffer told the board her private Facebook photos were taken and distributed among district staff and board members; she described that as a privacy violation and asked for a formal apology and clarity about motives and who shared the material.
Maria Heffer, who identified herself as an employee of Newark Unified, used the public-comment period to say aspects of her private life and screenshots or photos from a private Facebook account had been taken and circulated among district staff and board members. She described the conduct as a serious violation of privacy, a breach of professional ethics and said false accusations had been made about her character and work practices.
Heffer said she does not seek favors or special treatment and requested a formal apology from those who circulated the images and from the district for the distress caused and the impact on her mental and emotional well-being. She asked why no one had approached her directly and demanded clarity about the purpose and motive behind sharing private materials within district circles.
The board acknowledged the comment but did not record a substantive response in the public transcript; Heffer said she expected accountability and an apology and noted her more than 20 years of service to the district.
