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Cherry Creek Schools Places HR Chief on Leave as Board Weighs Conflict Rules

The board met in executive session to obtain legal advice on conflicts policy.

Overview

  • Chief Human Resources Officer Brenda Smith was placed on administrative leave Monday, the district’s counsel confirmed.
  • Board leaders convened Tuesday behind closed doors to discuss Christopher Smith’s employment, retirement and contract, as well as conflict-of-interest policies, with legal counsel engaged by both sides.
  • Deputy Superintendent Jennifer Perry is serving as interim superintendent following Christopher Smith’s resignation and retirement last week.
  • The board scheduled additional early-February meetings to review contract and travel policies and to determine next steps for replacing the superintendent.
  • Months of investigative reporting and internal complaint letters, including an eight-page submission from two principals, alleged a toxic workplace culture and prompted district reviews.