Investigation of Dallas ISD Superintendent Mike Miles incomplete, written report expected after Labor Day
An investigation into Dallas ISD Superintendent Mike Miles’ handling of a contract award is incomplete and a written report is expected after Labor Day, board President Eric Cowan said Thursday.
Dallas school trustees spent nearly three hours in closed session receiving a verbal report on findings by independent investigator Paul Coggins, a former U.S. Attorney hired by trustees after concerns emerged that Miles had interfered with an internal investigation.
Cowan said no statement would be made while the investigation was ongoing.
Trustees had unanimously approved Coggins’ hiring on July 22 with costs not to exceed $100,000. He was to complete the work within 30 days.
Rebecca Rodriguez, former DISD communications chief, brought concerns about the contract process for parent education services to district investigators. She alleged that Miles interfered with the contract process in favor of a specific vendor and bullied her. Her department was overseeing the proposal.
Rodriguez abruptly resigned after 3 ½ months on the job and received four months of severance pay and benefits. A settlement agreement has kept her from speaking publicly on the allegations.
Miles has denied Rodriguez’s allegations. He has said in a statement that it’s his “responsibility to
Dallas ISD trustees in closed-door meeting to discuss investigation of Superintendent Mike Miles
Dallas ISD supporters held a school supply drive and rally outside district headquarters on Thursday, just hours before trustees began hearing findings of an internal investigation into Superintendent Mike Miles’ handling of a contract award. Parents, students, community members and educators came together for the “Rally for Greatness.” The intent was to ensure students have supplies they need t