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Board member alleges unauthorized release of unredacted FOIA emails; meeting includes heated exchange over confidentiality
Summary
Member Mike Vasquez alleged screenshots of an internal board email were shared publicly, prompting a discussion of confidentiality, nepotism policy and heated exchanges among board members; no formal action was taken at the meeting.
During public discussion on May 20, Board Member Mike Vasquez raised concerns that screenshots of a board email thread had been shared outside the district, citing postings in the Patch and urging an investigation into who disclosed unredacted information. "It is a serious issue," Vasquez said, and he urged that "the person responsible for sharing that information needs to be dealt with appropriately."
Board members discussed obligations under their oath of office and confidentiality of board communications. Dr. Dan Kozal described such a disclosure as "leaking information" and a breach of board rules; Secretary Luz Raymond said similar situations had occurred in the past and urged focus on serving students. Vice-President Catherine Jozwiak and Member Nick Caprio exchanged pointed remarks about whether Jozwiak had inappropriately sought employment for a relative; Caprio said she was "networking" for a job for her child and, when challenged, told her she was "a liar" in the minutes' recorded exchange.
Audience member Pam Young commented that a board member should not participate in employment decisions involving a spouse and that such matters should be handled by the remaining board members. Dr. Jennifer Grenier acknowledged the concerns and said the matter would be reviewed appropriately. The minutes record the discussion but show no formal investigation, vote or disciplinary action taken during the meeting.
