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MONROE, La. (AP) — Suspended Monroe City Schools Superintendent Kathleen Harris' tenure appears near an end. The News-Star reports members of the Monroe City School Board voted Monday to set an Aug. 28 hearing in which they are expected to fire Harris, although Board president Verbon Muhammad made it clear he hopes a settlement can be reached before then...

MONROE, La. (AP) — Monroe City Schools Superintendent Kathleen Harris will ask a state judge Friday to invalidate a vote by the Monroe City School Board that suspended her last month. The News-Star reports Harris has accused the board of violating the state's open meetings law to prepare for its June 26 meeting, where board members voted 5-2 to suspend her with pay for 30 days while the boar

MONROE, La. (AP) — Monroe School Superintendent Kathleen Harris has been suspended while the Monroe City School Board conducts an investigation into the operation of the district during her tenure. The News-Star reports school board members voted 5-2 Tuesday to place Harris on leave with pay while they look into several areas of concern...