Bertha Cerna News Today

TOPPENISH, Wash. - A nearly 100-page report on former Toppenish School District superintendent John M. Cerna was released by the District, detailing findings related to his compensation in the position.

A special school board meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, with a superintendent search timeline and other issues related to the role.

The Toppenish school board unanimously voted to discharge former Superintendent John M. Cerna from his contract on Monday night.

TOPPENISH, Wash.-The teaching license of John Cerna has been revoked by the State of Washington.

Johnny Cerna’s revocation notice is posted on the state education department’s website as well as in a national database should he try to apply for certification in another state.

Its not a simple undertaking to sum up a year of news in the Yakima Valley.

At the time of her death, Bertha Cerna was out on $50,000 bail awaiting trial on charges of first-degree sexual misconduct with a minor and two counts of supplying alcohol

Yakima County prosecutors dropped charges against former Toppenish High teacher Bertha Adriana Cerna, who died in California earlier this month.

Apparently Bertha Cerna isn't in any hurry to get back to Yakima.

Apparently Bertha Cerna isn't in any hurry to get back to Yakima.