Politics & Government
Dismissal Proceedings to Begin for Ethnic Slur Teacher
In a 5-0 vote, the governing board of the La Cañada Unified School District opted to initiate the process of firing Gabrielle Leko, effective Feb. 27. Until then, the teacher, whom the board did not cite by name, still could settle with LCUSD.
After several closed-door sessions, dating to December, the governing board of the on Tuesday voted unanimously to begin dismissal procedures against the teacher accused of using against her students.
President Scott Tracy opened the regular school board meeting by announcing the 5-0 decision made in closed session against "a certificated employee.'' He did not mention by name Tuesday, but she is the embattled teacher against whom public and uniform complaints were filed - complaints that called for her dismissal after mocking a special education student's speech impediment and calling another student "Jew Boy.''
The dismissal proceedings will go into effect Feb. 27, Tracy said.
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"Until that time, the board will continue to pursue all options including a settlement that would result in the employee's separation from the district at the end of the current academic year,'' Tracy said.
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