The Latest: Local school leaders rally for Kansas official
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Latest on the State of Board of Education's response to criticism of a high-ranking Kansas education official (all times local):
1:25 p.m.
Dozens of local school superintendents and Kansas lawmakers have packed the State Board of Education's meeting room to show their support for a high-ranking education official.
The board had a closed session Friday to discuss legal issues and planned to have another one to discuss personnel matters.
It met after House Speaker Ron Ryckman Jr. and Senate President Susan Wagle sought the suspension of longtime Deputy Education Commissioner Dale Dennis and members of his staff.