Two former DeKalb County Schools chiefs are suing the school district for millions in damages, claiming they were demoted in violation of their contracts following a “spat” between them.
Former Chief of Schools Michelle Dillard and former Chief Academic Officer Kia Billingsley said they were rivals of Interim Superintendent Norman Sauce for the superintendent role. Dillard also signaled she plans to sue media outlets that have reported on allegations against her, claiming the school district hid a report that cleared her name.
Both claim that the demotions cost them more than $2 million.
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