By J. NOEL ESPINOZA
The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District replaced long time Building and Grounds Director David Garcia.
Garcia, who just recently headed the repairs of many school district campuses, was terminated on Monday.
Sources say school officials gave David Garcia an ultimatum: resign or face termination.
An email obtained by the NEWS and sent to school board members by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Nate Carman confirms the dismissal.
“I’m sending this email to inform you all that I terminated Mr. David Garcia’s employment with the District today,” Carman’s email reads. “This follows multiple warnings after incidents involving inappropriate procurement practices, lack of inventory control, and attempting to gift public property to an individual.”
In addition, Carman named Christopher Cole as an interim director. “Mr. Cole will serve as interim and oversee maintenance and his department until a replacement is found,” Carman said in the email.
SBCISD Public Relations Director Isabel Gonzalez said via email that, “David H. Garcia is no longer serving as the Director of Building and Grounds.”
Gonzalez did not give reasons for Garcia’s termination, responding only that the school district does not comment on personnel matters.
The NEWS could not locate Garcia for comment.
Editor’s note: This article has been edited for length. To read the full story, click here or make sure to grab a copy of the April 17–23, 2020 issue of the NEWS.
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To both comments.. yea. . The ways it sounds. It looks like part of the deal.. was him have all.. “Trump -like”..power to fire whoever the hell he pleases or rubs him the wrong way. . Just like that principal. . That uses her power to destroy teachers careers.
For those running against papas and his croonies…… PLEASE DONT LET WHAT IS GOING ON AROUND US. KEEP YOU FROM CONTINUING TO RUN AGAINST THESE..BULLY, BROWN-NOSING JERKS.
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Once again, a problem occurs, and the Director gets canned by the Superintendent.
As we all know, there are always two sides to every story. The Superintendent always releases his side of the story to the news media to make himself look good.
Add another to the number of lawsuits against the Superintendent & SB CISD for wrongful termination since Dr. Carman was hired.
Meanwhile, the majority Board led by Michael Vargas & Orlando Pappas rewarded him with a long-term contract with everything Carman demanded on the contract.
As far as all major procurements, they are approved by the Board of Trustees.
VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE
Hello everyone, this gives an opportunity to remind everyone how this Superintendent and his QUASI Pathetic Board SILENCED THE PUBLIC on PUBLIC COMMENTS. REMEMBER this on the NEXT ELECTION and WHEN you PAY YOUR SCHOOL TAXES. Wishin everyone HOPE FAITH & LOVE.
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