(Des Moines, IA) An administrative law judge says the Des Moines superintendent of schools violated his ethical duty by keeping students out of school last fall. Judge David Lindgren didn’t determine any punishment for Superintendent Tom Ahart during Thursday’s hearing. Assistant Attorney General Jesse Ramirez told the judge he doesn’t believe Ahart’s license should be revoked, but he should be sanctioned. Ahart’s attorney argued there should be no punishment at all because his client was just carrying out the instructions from the Des Moines school board.
Administrative Law Judge Says Des Moines Superintendent Violated His Ethical Duty
May 21, 2021 | 6:24 AM
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