READ: Parents’ formal complaint to remove new Crook County superintendent has topped 700 signatures
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) - Trouble and turmoil is mounting at the Crook County School District, as a formal complaint to remove new Superintendent Dr. Melissa Skinner has garnered over 700 signatures in less than two days.
It comes after the superintendent independently decided to transfer popular Athletic Director Rob Bonner from his sports role, a move the school board recommended against in a 4-0 vote at a packed meeting Monday night.
Here's what we know so far:
On Monday, NewsChannel 21 was on the scene as more than 100 Crook County students walked out of school, and took to the streets of Prineville in protest. Reports had spread that Superintendent Dr. Melissa Skinner was planning to transfer longtime athletic Director Rob Bonner out of his role.
At the same time, a formal complaint had been made about Bonner, but Dr. Skinner made the decision to transfer Bonner from his role independently. The complaint reportedly had no influence.
Later that night, families packed the Crook County School board meeting so tight, the fire marshal was concerned about the building's capacity, and dozens were asked to go to an overflow room.
At the meeting, the Crook County School Board voted unanimously not to hear the complaint against Bonner. They also unanimously recommended Superintendent Skinner not transfer Bonner out of his role.
We reached out to the superintendent for her side of the story but was told she is currently out-of-town dealing with a family emergency. She was appointed to the role in July, releasing plans for her first 100 days at the job.
Tracee Tuesday is talking with members of the movement to remove thesSuperintendent from her role. Watch her full report tonight at 10 PM on Fox, and 11 PM on NBC.
NewsChannel 21 is tracking this developing story; check back for the latest details.
Read the full formal complaint below, along with some of the 700 signatures signing onto the complaint.