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Westwood board affirms superintendent’s long-term suspension decision in 5-0 vote
Summary
After an appeal hearing held in open session on April 14, the Westwood board affirmed Superintendent Dr. Stiles X. Simmons’ decision to impose a long-term suspension; Treasurer Roderick Means moved, Secretary Sarah Ward seconded, and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
The Westwood Community School District board affirmed a superintendent’s long-term suspension decision during its April 14 work study session after an open-session appeal hearing. The family did not appear for the hearing; the board reviewed documentary evidence provided by the school. President Cheryl Bell asked Superintendent Dr. Stiles X. Simmons to leave the room while members reviewed the materials; the record notes he was out of the room from 9:12 to 9:30 p.m.
Treasurer Roderick Means moved to affirm Dr. Simmons’ decision and Secretary Sarah Ward seconded the motion. The motion passed on a roll call vote, unanimously, 5-0. The minutes state the board will notify the student’s family of the action. No further disciplinary details were recorded in the work study session minutes and no appeal outcome changes were made at that meeting.
The board took formal action during the April 14 session; the affirmation will be reflected in the official minutes and the family will receive notice of the board's decision.
