Despite those findings, the report stated that the investigation was unable to determine whether John Youngquist deliberately discriminated against employees.
Denver Public School board member John Youngquist listens to a budget update during a DSP school board meeting in downtown Denver on Jan. 9, 2025. Despite those findings, the report stated that the investigation was unable to determine whether Youngquist deliberately discriminated against employees, stating that there was no evidence that the school board member showed overt racism toward staff, such as the use of slurs.
“We are unable to reach a conclusion as to whether Mr. Youngquist deliberately acted in a biased manner towards some district leaders of color based on the available evidence,” wrote attorneys David D. Powell Jr. and Sara R. Bodner with the Denver-based firmto conduct the investigation, which cost at least $78,045 as of Oct. 10, according to invoices reviewed by The Denver Post., especially employees of color. The elected body is scheduled to hold a public meeting Wednesday to discuss Marrero’s request. “I want to state clearly that I am not surprised by these findings, though I remain deeply disappointed,” Marrero wrote in an email to the school board. “The details outlined in the report confirm what many have experienced firsthand: a sustained pattern of behavior that is both damaging and unacceptable in any professional environment. No one should be expected to work under such conditions.” Youngquist, a former East High School principal, has found himself at odds with district staff and other school board members sinceBoard members took a rare step and publicly criticized Youngquist in a January meeting after he accused them of violating the state’s open meeting law.for his treatment of DPS employees, but didn’t specifically divulge how his behavior was improper beyond noting he was persistent in trying to receive full compensation for his official duties.Emails previously reported by The Post showed that Youngquist and Thompson butted heads as the director did not feel that the attorney adequately answered his questions. Thompson, in his responses, implied that Youngquist’s scrutiny stemmed from “unexamined biases” and noted that the director mostly interacts with employees of color, including himself, Staten and Marrero. But tensions between Youngquist and DPS staff reached new heights — at least publicly — this spring after Marrero sent a scathing email to board President Carrie Olson, which laid out numerous grievances against Youngquist.DPS board members express frustration after John Youngquist accused them of violating open meetings lawDenver school board reveals dueling allegations that directors violated state law, board policy In the email, Marrero accused Youngquist of wanting his job, creating a toxic work environment, undermining DPS leaders, and showing racial insensitivity toward staff. Youngquist’s behavior “constitutes a serious threat to the health, functionality and integrity of our school district,” Marrero wrote in the email. The school board rarely censures its members, which is the strongest step it can take to formally rebuke a director. The board does not have the authority to remove a member.after an outside investigation found former director Auon’tai Anderson flirted online with a teenage student and made intimidating social media posts.Keeler: Broncos' Riley Moss is getting it worse from NFL referees than NFL QBs Peyton Watson wanted to sign contract extension with Nuggets, but now he can ‘set his market’ in restricted free agency Peyton Watson wanted to sign contract extension with Nuggets, but now he can 'set his market' in restricted free agency Parker Gabriel’s 7 thoughts on Broncos’ blowout of Cowboys, including Troy Franklin giving WR2 vibes with breakout performance Parker Gabriel's 7 thoughts on Broncos' blowout of Cowboys, including Troy Franklin giving WR2 vibes with breakout performanceCoach Prime's Colorado Buffaloes embarrassed at UtahBroncos report card: Sean Payton, Bo Nix throw kitchen sink at Cowboys in blowout winAfter internal struggle, Colorado's Libertarians look to pivot. It could impact Congress.
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