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Lansing School Board votes to open superintendent search to external candidates

Nick King
Lansing State Journal
Greg Sieszputowski, left, and Jay Bennett, both with the Michigan Association of School Boards, give a presentation about the data collected during their community input sessions at a Lansing School District Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Shirley M. Rodgers Administration Building in Lansing. The meeting was the first after acting Superintendent Mark Coscarella was placed on paid administrative leave leave while officials investigate a sexual harassment claim made against him.
Greg Sieszputowski, left, and Jay Bennett, both with the Michigan Association of School Boards, give a presentation about the data collected during their community input sessions at a Lansing School District Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Shirley M. Rodgers Administration Building in Lansing. The meeting was the first after acting Superintendent Mark Coscarella was placed on paid administrative leave leave while officials investigate a sexual harassment claim made against him.
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Trustee Dr. Farhan Bhatti voices his disagreement with outgoing Lansing School District Superintendent Yvonne Caamal Canul's comments about a woman who accused Mark Coscarella of sexual harassment during a Lansing School District Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Shirley M. Rodgers Administration Building in Lansing.
Trustee Dr. Farhan Bhatti voices his disagreement with outgoing Lansing School District Superintendent Yvonne Caamal Canul's comments about a woman who accused Mark Coscarella of sexual harassment during a Lansing School District Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Shirley M. Rodgers Administration Building in Lansing.
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Treasurer Gabrielle Lawrence, right, looks over a report on community feedback on the superintendent search during a Lansing School District Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Shirley M. Rodgers Administration Building in Lansing. The meeting was the first after acting Superintendent Mark Coscarella was placed on paid administrative leave leave while officials investigate a sexual harassment claim made against him.
Treasurer Gabrielle Lawrence, right, looks over a report on community feedback on the superintendent search during a Lansing School District Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Shirley M. Rodgers Administration Building in Lansing. The meeting was the first after acting Superintendent Mark Coscarella was placed on paid administrative leave leave while officials investigate a sexual harassment claim made against him.
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Marty Jordan talks about the importance of opening the superintendent search to external candidates during public comment at the Lansing School District Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Shirley M. Rodgers Administration Building in Lansing. The meeting was the first after acting Superintendent Mark Coscarella was placed on paid administrative leave leave while officials investigate a sexual harassment claim made against him.
Marty Jordan talks about the importance of opening the superintendent search to external candidates during public comment at the Lansing School District Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Shirley M. Rodgers Administration Building in Lansing. The meeting was the first after acting Superintendent Mark Coscarella was placed on paid administrative leave leave while officials investigate a sexual harassment claim made against him.
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Greg Sieszputowski, with the Michigan Association of packet about the data collected during the community input sessions at a Lansing School District Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Shirley M. Rodgers Administration Building in Lansing. The meeting was the first after acting Superintendent Mark Coscarella was placed on paid administrative leave leave while officials investigate a sexual harassment claim made against him.
Greg Sieszputowski, with the Michigan Association of packet about the data collected during the community input sessions at a Lansing School District Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Shirley M. Rodgers Administration Building in Lansing. The meeting was the first after acting Superintendent Mark Coscarella was placed on paid administrative leave leave while officials investigate a sexual harassment claim made against him.
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Acting interim superintendent Dr. Delsa Chapman listens during a Lansing School District Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Shirley M. Rodgers Administration Building in Lansing. The meeting was the first after acting Superintendent Mark Coscarella was placed on paid administrative leave leave while officials investigate a sexual harassment claim made against him.
Acting interim superintendent Dr. Delsa Chapman listens during a Lansing School District Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Shirley M. Rodgers Administration Building in Lansing. The meeting was the first after acting Superintendent Mark Coscarella was placed on paid administrative leave leave while officials investigate a sexual harassment claim made against him.
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Elinor Jordan, with the Survivor Law Clinic, voices her concerns during a Lansing School District Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2019, at the Shirley M. Rodgers Administration Building in Lansing. The meeting was the first after acting Superintendent Mark Coscarella was placed on paid administrative leave while officials investigate a sexual harassment claim made against him.
Elinor Jordan, with the Survivor Law Clinic, voices her concerns during a Lansing School District Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2019, at the Shirley M. Rodgers Administration Building in Lansing. The meeting was the first after acting Superintendent Mark Coscarella was placed on paid administrative leave while officials investigate a sexual harassment claim made against him.
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Survivor Strong founder and executive director Amanda Thomashow looks on during a Lansing School District Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Shirley M. Rodgers Administration Building in Lansing. The meeting was the first after acting Superintendent Mark Coscarella was placed on paid administrative leave leave while officials investigate a sexual harassment claim made against him.
Survivor Strong founder and executive director Amanda Thomashow looks on during a Lansing School District Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Shirley M. Rodgers Administration Building in Lansing. The meeting was the first after acting Superintendent Mark Coscarella was placed on paid administrative leave leave while officials investigate a sexual harassment claim made against him.
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Erica Dziedzic speaks about her opposition to Mark Coscarella becoming the new superintendent during a Lansing School District Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Shirley M. Rodgers Administration Building in Lansing. The meeting was the first after acting Superintendent Mark Coscarella was placed on paid administrative leave leave while officials investigate a sexual harassment claim made against him.
Erica Dziedzic speaks about her opposition to Mark Coscarella becoming the new superintendent during a Lansing School District Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Shirley M. Rodgers Administration Building in Lansing. The meeting was the first after acting Superintendent Mark Coscarella was placed on paid administrative leave leave while officials investigate a sexual harassment claim made against him.
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Attendees listen during a Lansing School District Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Shirley M. Rodgers Administration Building in Lansing. The meeting was the first after acting Superintendent Mark Coscarella was placed on paid administrative leave leave while officials investigate a sexual harassment claim made against him.
Attendees listen during a Lansing School District Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Shirley M. Rodgers Administration Building in Lansing. The meeting was the first after acting Superintendent Mark Coscarella was placed on paid administrative leave leave while officials investigate a sexual harassment claim made against him.
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