“Given the latest alleged instances of abuse of power by Dr. Chris Nicastro exposed Sunday byThe Kansas City Star, it is imperative that she resign immediately as state education commissioner or, if she fails to do so, be removed from her post by the Missouri State Board of Education.
“In addition, we are asking the State Board of Education to open an internal investigation into potential bid-rigging by Dr. Nicastro to ensure that an education department contract was granted to an organization she favors, despite the fact that its bid was more than three times more costly to taxpayers than the bid of the next closest competitor.
“Furthermore, we believe the governor, without delay, should appoint someone to fill the vacant seat on the State Board of Education from the 5th Congressional District so that the people of Kansas City are represented in upcoming decisions affecting the fate of the Kansas City School District and its children.”
State Rep. Genise Montecillo State Sen. Paul LeVota
92nd District 11th District
92nd District 11th District
State Rep. Bonnaye Mims State Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal
27th District 14th District
27th District 14th District
State Rep. Judy Morgan State Rep. John Mayfield
24th District 20th District
24th District 20th District
State Rep. Ira Anders
28th District
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28th District
1 comment:
Corruption in education should never be tolerated at any level. Schools are supposed to teach students, directly through lessons and by example, of what citizenship means. Instead education has become a breeding ground for the overly ambitious who are rarely qualified to herd cats, much less manage public entities. Make an example of this leader, and then take it down to every level of education in the state. Honor and honesty should be exemplified, and not be reduced to empty words to be used when they sound good.
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