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Swartz Creek board votes to end work with attorney Delaporte
Summary
The Swartz Creek Community Schools Board voted 5–2 on Dec. 10 to discontinue using Attorney Delaporte going forward, allowing him to finish existing work.
The Swartz Creek Community Schools Board voted 5–2 on Dec. 10 to stop using Attorney Delaporte as the district's legal counsel; the motion specified that Delaporte would be permitted to finish current assignments. Ken Engel moved the motion with support from Autumn Henry and the roll call recorded five yes votes and two no votes.
The action followed discussion of legal representation options. Board President Chuck Melki and others indicated the decision would allow the district to pursue other counsel; the motion included the condition that Delaporte complete ongoing work. The vote took place during the board discussion segment of the regular meeting and passed by the stated roll-call tally.
