Tolleson school district superintendent alleges sexual harassment, retaliation from governing board president

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Tolleson school district superintendent alleges sexual harassment, retaliation from governing board president
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Tolleson Union High School District Superintendent Jeremy Calles alleges the school district's governing board president made unwanted sexual advances towards him, and began taking steps to force him out of his job after several rejections.

Members of the Tolleson Union High School District's governing board are set to meet for the first time after an emergency meeting that was held on Aug. 9 to address the district superintendent's contract. Tolleson Union High School District Superintendent Jeremy Calles the board's president, Dr. Elda Luna Najera, made unwanted sexual advances towards him.Calles said after several rejections, Dr. Najera began taking steps to force him out of his job.

He also said the board started discussing his removal after he contacted an attorney.So far, the school district's governing board has only acknowledged an ongoing investigation. The governing board meeting scheduled for Aug. 13 will take place at 6:00 p.m., at the district offices near 99th Avenue and Van Buren. It is unclear if the board will discuss the superintendent's claims.

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