Georgia’s Secretary of State’s Office is opening an investigation of the embattled Clayton County School Board. Some members are under fire for possible violations of Board policy, which is threatening the school system’s accreditation.
Secretary of State Karen Handel says investigators want to see if the county’s school board complied with local election laws, and specifically whether Board members reside in their districts as required by law.
The request for investigation was made by Governor Sonny Perdue. Handel says to have her office launch an investigation of this type certainly is rare.
"It certainly is unique under my time. I certainly have and share the concerns for the parents and the students in Clayton County. This is clearly an extraordinarily difficult and disturbing situation, and we want to be partners in helping to be supportive in getting this to some good conclusion".
Handel’s Inspector General is handling the probe. She expects a report on the matter within 30 days.
Secretary of State Karen Handel says investigators want to see if the county’s school board complied with local election laws, and specifically whether Board members reside in their districts as required by law.
The request for investigation was made by Governor Sonny Perdue. Handel says to have her office launch an investigation of this type certainly is rare.
"It certainly is unique under my time. I certainly have and share the concerns for the parents and the students in Clayton County. This is clearly an extraordinarily difficult and disturbing situation, and we want to be partners in helping to be supportive in getting this to some good conclusion".
Handel’s Inspector General is handling the probe. She expects a report on the matter within 30 days.
