Board of Education statement

The Board of Education announced on Tuesday that it has concluded its investigation into allegations of health insurance fraud that were leveled against its Superintendent of Schools, Ms. Vicki Wright, at a public meeting of the Board of Education held on August 20, 2007. 

“The Board was quite concerned about allegations made by a former employee. As a result, the Board of Education called an emergency meeting on August 23 and immediately convened in Executive Session to review the materials that were necessary to reach a determination as to whether or not malfeasance had occurred,” said Board President Mike Varney. 

“The Board was pleased to find that there was evidence to rebut the allegations that had been made and we consider this matter to be closed,” added Mr. Varney. 

Additionally, Mr. Varney announced that the Board of Education - at its September 10, 2007 meeting - will review the draft corrective action plan developed by the Superintendent of Schools in response to the Comptroller’s Audit Report according to Board President Varney. 

“The Board believes that it is their responsibility to address the issues in the Audit Report in a timely manner,” he said.