AURORA | The Cherry Creek School District Board of Education announced policy reforms and an external audit following the sudden resignation of Superintendent Christopher Smith and the placement of the district’s chief human resources officer, his wife, Brenda Smith, on administrative leave.
School district officials said board members will formalize the changes during its meeting Monday night. The changes come after an executive session last week.
The reforms include tightening procurement and spending approval policies, requiring legal department review and approval of all contracts and establishing clearer guidelines for district travel for the remainder of the school year, according to district spokesperson Ashley Verville…