The Antioch Unified School District in California fired Superintendent Stephanie Anello after a cruel joke involving a subordinate’s desk being put on a roof by a friend of Anello’s family. The incident led to widespread attention, with board trustees ultimately deciding to terminate Anello’s contract. The decision was met with applause at the meeting announcing the change in leadership. The friend involved in the incident, Kenneth Turnage II, had previously made controversial remarks about Covid-19, leading to more scrutiny on the situation. Anello, who was making over $300,000 in 2022, and Turnage, who was making over $100,000, could not be reached for comment. The decision to terminate Anello’s employment agreement was unanimous, with five board members voting in favor. Anello’s departure comes months after the incident was first revealed by NBC Bay Area, and it shows the consequences of such behavior in a professional setting.
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