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Departing Crook County schools superintendent makes her case – explains, defends actions that sparked outcry

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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Dr. Melissa Skinner, who agreed to step down as Crook County schools superintendent after a tumultuous few weeks of community turmoil, has issued a statement explaining and defending her actions and claiming the accusations against her were “based on innuendo” and not the facts.

Here's Skinner's full statement, sent to KTVZ News Wednesday evening, with a request to "please do not twist my words":

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