Moreno Resigns at Fairview School Board Meeting

At the December meeting of the Fairview School board, Principal Ruben Moreno resigned his position effective June 30, 2015 after Superintendent Luke Kloker recommended that his contract not be renewed, without cause.

In his statement, Moreno took full responsibility for, and defended, his actions which led up to him being placed on paid administrative leave by Kloker on September 10, 2014.

He said he would not look the other way and allow nepotism, bullying, intimidation, harassment, verbal or physical abuse or discrimination against children, student/athletes, staff, teachers, community members or himself. “As a coach, educator and administrator, I have a moral obligation to serve and protect my students, staff, teachers and community.”

Moreno also stated that as an employee of the district he was denied his right to executive or open session by the superintendent. “A complete accounting of events would have allowed me to tell the school board my side of the story at the September 9 board meeting.”

In the letter from Kloker, Moreno was not allowed on school property without asking permission. In an interview, Moreno said he resented having to ask for permission to attend District activities, especially those his daughter is directly involved in.

Negotiations involving his resignation had been taking place over the past few months. Moreno said he was offered multiple settlement opportunities with less salary and changes in housing status. Negotiations were completed Monday, December 15 at the board meeting between attorneys.

Superintendent Kloker did not return a call for comments by press time.

 

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