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Mother of assistant principal raises concern about final paycheck wording, requests closed-session review

Hazel Crest SD 152-5 Board of Education · January 20, 2026
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Summary

During public participation, Gwendolyn Burrell spoke on behalf of her daughter, Assistant Principal Morgan Burrell, raising concerns about the wording and professionalism of an email about a final paycheck and asking for the matter to be considered in closed session.

Gwendolyn Burrell addressed the board during public participation to raise concerns about the process and professionalism surrounding an email her daughter, Morgan Burrell (Assistant Principal at Jesse White Learning Academy), received regarding a final paycheck. Burrell requested the opportunity to present a summary and supporting evidence in closed session so the board could consider the full context.

In open session Burrell said she was "looking forward to the opportunity to present her summary and supporting evidence during a closed session so that full and accurate context may be considered." She closed by thanking the board for allowing her to place the concerns on the record and for their service to the community.