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The Poughkeepsie City School District Assistant Superintendent of Business, Margarita Lekaj, and Treasurer Deborah Long were escorted from the district's central office on Thursday (January 14). Superintendent Greg Mott has not provided details on why the two were removed, but discrepancies in employee paychecks have been reported over the past few pay periods. The district has already posted the Assistant Superintendent of Business position to fill the vacancy left by Lekaj's departure, and her name has been removed from the district website.
A special school board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday (January 14) at 1 p.m. at the Administration Building located at 18 South Perry Street in Poughkeepsie. This meeting may address the recent events and provide more information about the situation. The district has been working on a strategic plan to improve student success, focusing on community collaboration and operational excellence, as outlined in their "Blueprint for Excellence."
The situation has raised questions within the community, and the upcoming board meeting may shed light on the circumstances surrounding the removal of the two officials. The district continues to emphasize accountability and transparency as part of its strategic goals. More details can be found on the Mid-Hudson News website.