Concerns of racist remarks, bribery, intimidation, toxic climate prompt a likely state takeover at Kemp ISD
A state investigation found the board president frequently threatened violence and used racial slurs.
A Kemp ISD board president Charissa Roberts, center, prepares to conduct a board meeting at the district s admin building in Kemp, on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. A Texas Education Agency investigation revealed a toxic culture within the Kemp ISD board. The dysfunction often resulted in using racist slurs by board members, threatening staff and engaging in contract procurement violations.(Ben Torres / Special Contributor)
The Kemp school board president wanted a reason to fire the superintendent, so she tried to get a district employee to seduce the school leader, a state investigation found.