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Some attendees brought signs to the meeting, and cheered or booed during the proceedings. Credit Jen Wright The vote was 3 to 1, with Directors Pete Morse, Roger Nyquist and Brad Wilson voting to fire Goff, and Director Michael Thomson voting no. Chairman Eric Aguinaga abstained. Goff was not present at the meeting, at the request of the board. Oregon State Senator Sara Gelser wrote a letter to the board in support of Goff, which Thomson wanted to read out loud. His request was denied. In the letter, Gelser said she was concerned Goff is being blamed for the COVID-related difficulties the school district encountered. Gelser also mentioned criticism of Goff’s policies on inclusion and diversity. ....
At a raucous special meeting Wednesday, Albany School Board voted 3-1 to terminate Superintendent Melissa Goffâs contract as of July 24 under a no-cause dismissal clause. The district will buy out her remaining time. Directors Pete Morse, Roger Nyquist and Brad Wilson voted to fire Goff. Director Michael Thomson voted no and Chairman Eric Aguinaga abstained. The board prefaced its move on the superintendent by first clarifying that actions taken at Mondayâs board meeting were meant to end all COVID-19 restrictions, including social distancing, unless required by the state. More than 100 people crowded into and spilled outside the board chambers for the 22-minute meeting, with roughly half the room cheering while the other half booed, depending on whether they backed the firing or wanted to retain Goff. ....