Two top Springfield school administrators intend to sue the district, alleging whistleblower retaliation, defamation and unlawful employment practices.
An attorney representing Springfield Superintendent Todd Hamilton and Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Dave Collins filed a tort claim against the Springfield School District in December. They alleged three board members, Ken Kohl, Amber Langworthy and Jonathan Light retaliated against them for protected activity, according to the tort claim.
The claim comes after months of discord between school board members and district administrators, as well as public outcry over a state investigation into science and art instruction and transparency concerns…