Montgomery schools superintendent suspended by board

MOUNT STERLING, Ky. (AP) — The superintendent of Montgomery County schools has been suspended by his board, but they have not said why.

The Lexington Herald-Leader reports (http://bit.ly/17tz3wF) the state auditor in Dec. 2013 found school officials made unreasonable accommodations in hiring Powell’s wife as director of special projects. Powell told the paper the hiring was handled properly.

Powell also was previously ordered to undergo training after he admitted to "failing to ensure appropriate certification for all those in his employ" when he served as superintendent for Union County schools.

Powell has a hearing with the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board next week.

Wayne Young is an attorney representing Powell. He did not know why Powell was suspended on Wednesday. He also said the board decided not to renew Powell’s contract, which ends June 30.

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Information from: Lexington Herald-Leader, http://www.kentucky.com

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