The new school year is kicking off amid controversy in the Camden City School District.
Friday, September 6, 2024 10:19PMCAMDEN, New Jersey --On Thursday, Superintendent Katrina McCombs called for the resignation of theCalls grow for NJ school board president to resign after $2M settlement amid sex assault allegations
"Our number one laser-light focus and top priority is focusing in on our young people. Our motto is that we put students first and that's exactly what we're doing," McCombs said when she was asked about the issue at a back-to-school event on Friday.
The district recently reached a $2 million settlement to resolve allegations that Muhammad sexually assaulted a former student 30 years ago. While the statute of limitations has passed for criminal charges, a civil jury found Muhammad and the school district liable for permitting "a sexually hostile educational environment, among other issues."At the board's most recent meeting last month, parents called for him to step down."If he did something he should be held accountable for it. I'm held accountable for all the things I do," said father Vincent Maddox.
"If everybody's asking for him to resign he should resign. For the safety of our kids," said mother Angelica Castillo.His attorney previously told Action News he plans to stay in his position through the end of his term, which is up in 2027.
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