Poway Unified superintendent fired after independent investigation into bullying allegations

Marian Phelps has been on administrative leave since February, after a lawsuit filed in November alleged she bullied students at Del Norte High School.SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — The superintendent of Poway Unified School District was fired Tuesday after an independent investigation into allegations of bullying.

"Based on her conduct, as revealed to the Board through the investigation, the Board has lost all confidence and trust in Dr. Phelps’ ability to continue to serve as Superintendent, as well as in her ability to continue to work collaboratively with the Board as part of Poway Unified’s governance team," board president Michelle O'Connor-Ratcliff said in a statement.for the softball team at Del Norte High School.

Phelps is also accused of sending personal text messages to a softball player late at night, threatening the athlete. "I've never threatened any student. I never would. I never talked to any student about making threats about them not graduating. All those allegations are completely false and fabricated," said Phelps."I was extremely saddened and shocked by the accusations," her statement read.

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