PARADISE VALLEY, AZ — The Paradise Valley Unified School District terminated Superintendent Dr. C. Cummings overnight following months of administrative leave, citing contract violations and failure to disclose information on his job application.
The school board accused Cummings of unprofessional behavior, insubordination, and failing to properly disclose previous issues when he applied for the position. He was placed on leave just months after starting the job in July.
The allegations against Cummings stem from his behavior both at Paradise Valley and his previous district in South Bend, Indiana. According to news outlets from South Bend, Cummings was placed on leave there for possibly inflating student grades…