National School Boards Association chief knew about DOJ memo in advance, email alleges--Interim executive director Chip Slaven no longer affiliated with NSBA By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times - Monday, February 14, 2022
A top executive at the National School Boards Association was aware of Attorney General Merrick Garland’s notorious schools memo before it was published, according to an email released Monday. Parents Defending Education (PDE) posted an internal email from NSBA board member Pam Doyle in which she tells another board member that Chip Slaven, then-interim executive director, had advance notice of the Oct. 4 directive.
“I understand Chip knew about the U.S. AG directives before they were published,” said Ms. Doyle in an Oct. 5 email to Beverly Slough. “So much for communicating with the BOD [board of directors].”
The email fed concerns over possible coordination between the NSBA and the Biden administration on the Sept. 29 letter raising the specter of domestic terrorism at rowdy school board meetings, and the Justice Department’s response.
The memo directed the FBI to get involved, prompting Republicans to accuse Mr. Garland of weaponizing the DOJ against parents upset about issues such as critical race theory and mask mandates.
The NSBA board disavowed the letter signed by Mr. Slaven and NSBA president Viola M. Garcia, which prompted 19 state chapters to take steps to withdraw membership, participation or dues, according to PDE.
Even so, Mr. Garland has not rescinded the memo, saying it was aimed at countering “violence or threats of violence,” not chilling debate over school policies. MORE AT THE WASHINGTON TIMES HERE.
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