The move follows what the board president characterized as a “controversy” over the automatic renewal of Superintendent Roger León’s contract last May for an additional five years, from 2023 to 2028.
Members of the Newark Board of Education took a step toward hiring a lawyer to represent them exclusively to ensure that they receive trusted legal advice.and include representing the superintendent and other members of the administration.
On Saturday, the board voted 4-0, with five abstentions, to hire a lawyer exclusively to represent them. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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