Yesterday at 4:30, Laurens District 55 Board of Trustees called a special meeting regarding a pending lawsuit against the district by former Dr. Ameca Thomas.
Dr. Thomas, who resigned from Laurens District 55 in January 2024 filed the lawsuit in federal court in November.
The suit accuses the District 55 school board, as well as current and former members of racial discrimination, breach of contract and retaliation.
The lawsuit charges multiple current and former members, including board chair Cathy Little and current superintendent Dr. Jody Penland, of a civil conspiracy to undermine Thomas’ position as superintendent.
The meeting will not be in open forum and will be exclusively in executive session, with no action to report.