District creates new position to handle increased records requests
The Talawanda Board of Education voted in favor of a new position to help process records requests, which have increased drastically in the past year.
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Parent plans to file class action lawsuit against Talawanda as board votes to censure board member
Dueling accusations of misconduct flew during a recent Talawanda board meeting. Dawn King was censured and a parent said she planned to file a class action lawsuit against the district for violating student privacy.
Talawanda approves raises for top administrators, discusses board resignation
Talawanda's top-paid administrators received raises and the process to appoint a new board member was laid out during the first Talawanda Board of Education meeting since David Bothast's resignation.
Bothast resigns from Talawanda board, citing 'personal attacks'; district plans to fill vacancy
David Bothast resigned from the Talawanda Board of Education Sept. 9. One educator called Bothast's resignation a loss but said this could be a chance for the board to reset after a summer of tension.
Talawanda board members push back on 'personal attacks,' pass administrative raises
Members of Talawanda's Board of Education called on the public to stop making personal attacks on administrators and board members at a recent meeting. Board member David Bothast said he has endured "vitriol and abuse" since being elected in 2021 and considered resigning this month.
College Corner refuses fiscal officer's resignation after attorney leaves
Tensions in College Corner remain high after one village council member's lawsuit for public records has been closed. Now, the village is without an official attorney, and the only full-time employee is attempting to resign.