Pursuant to the Order of United States District Judge Dean Whipple, an investigation concerning allegations of micro-management and patronage by the Kansas City Missouri School Board will be conducted by Richard Marien.
The District Court has described "micro-management" as follows:
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Any action taken by a school board member or group thereof that (1) exceeds authority as set forth in Mo. Rev. Stat. § 162.511; or (2) is contrary to school district policy or procedure. |
The District Court has described "patronage" as follows:
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The system whereby contracts, employment, or favors are given or requested by constituents or given to constituents, friend, families of individual board members or a close acquaintance without following the prescribed procedure on how employment is to be pursued in the school disctrict or how contracts are supposed to be let. |
Anyone having information concerning either of these two matters is encouraged to provide that information to Richard Marien. If you wish to remain anonymous, you should call 816-221-8477 and leave your message. If you wish to personally speak to Richard Marien, please call 816-472-7788.