CCSD trustees respond to investigation

Asked for comment on the investigation of Associate Superintendent Edward Goldman, Clark County School Board President Deanna Wright encouraged employees to cooperate with the probe.

“This is the time for people to express their concerns, and let’s get it out there. Let’s address things,” she said, referencing the shift in culture from the #Metoo movement.

But rumor, innuendo and speculation can’t be relied upon, she said.

Trustee Lola Brooks called the investigation appropriate.

“We take any allegations seriously, and I am glad that such allegations are being investigated by an external party,” she said.

Trustee Kevin Child said Wednesday — before the investigation was announced — that a lot of questions should be investigated.

Child said the issue is not Goldman, but practices and favoritism within the district.

“He’s head of (employee management relations), you have to understand that,” he said of Goldman. “That’s his job, to make sure he goes after people in a professional manner.”

The letter alleges that Child is an “ally” of Goldman. Child said he’s met Goldman many times to go over the Professional Growth System that dictates how educators can receive raises.

“I have to have relationships with all the people, because we’re the ones who have to make the decision,” Child said.

Contact Amelia Pak-harvey at apakharvey@reviewjournal.com or 702383-4630. Follow @Ameliapakharvey on Twitter. Reporter Meghin Delaney contributed to this story.