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The softball players from Del Norte High School informed the school board that the superintendent thought they weren't applauding her daughter's team members vigorously enough

The Poway Unified board voted to dismiss Marian Kim Phelps after students alleged she threatened to ban them from graduation ceremonies for not applauding her daughter enough at a banquet.

Marian Kim Phelps was unanimously removed by the Poway Unified School District board after it lost confidence in her ability due to her campaign of harassment against girls softball players.

A school superintendent in California was reportedly fired Tuesday for allegedly threatening student who did not clap for her daughter at a sports event.

A California superintendent was terminated from the school district Tuesday through a school board vote following an investigation into her conduct.

Principal Ty Eveleth said appointment comes after 'challenges we have faced over the last few months'

The debate over who received more applause during a high school softball banquet in Poway last school year led to the PUSD superintendent's placement on paid administrative leave.

The Poway Unified School District placed superintendent, Dr. Marian Kim Phelps, on paid administrative leave, effective immediately following a months-long investigation into the harassment allegations stemming from the incident.

Some parents and students say that Superintendent Marian Kim Phelps harassed and threatened students she believed didn't clap enough for her daughter. Phelps denies that, and her daughter says the issue wasn't applause but a pattern of bullying.

A group of Poway Unified School District parents are calling for accountability, over the actions of the district’s superintendent.