The City Schools of Decatur’s board of education announced this week it’s ending its contract with former Superintendent David Dude. The board recently placed Dude on administrative leave while investigating allegations of misusing school district funds and failing to properly report his time off.
“The City Schools of Decatur Board of Education and Dr. David Dude feel it is in the best interest of the school community and our stakeholders that we start anew as we begin our recovery from this terrible pandemic,” said Dude and the board in a joint statement. “We mutually agree to amicably part ways, and both parties are looking forward to the future.”
Dude also faced a lawsuit filed by a former district employee who accused him of asking for expense reimbursements without receipts in violation of district policy.
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