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The
school board also failed in its annual evaluations of Knight-Burney, according
to the audit, by giving her “exemplary” ratings in the face of “cumulative
below average student test scores, decreased student enrollment, increased
enrollment at charter schools, significant financial deficient operations and
turnover and vacancies in key management positions.”
“The
School Board fails to effectively convey expectations regarding their adherence
to standards when they “rubber stamp” the approval of contracts and/or new
hires,” the audit said, noting particularly the hiring of James Ellison as
in-house solicitor. “The Board of Directors are unable to provide impartial
oversight of Senior Management when they allow relatives to work with or under
Senior Management. Harrisburg City School District does not provide employees
with anonymous channels to report concerns, or provide information regarding
waste, abuse or irregularities.”
People in Lodi can relate to stories like these. Stories like these show the need for more
government watchdogs and more transparency in government.
