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Peoria school board president voted out following Centennial High controversy

The board named Jeff Tobey president after members said Rooks’ public comments and push for an outside review undermined leadership.

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The Peoria district, which has been under public scrutiny after two teachers were accused of misconduct, selected a new school board leader.

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Peoria board president ousted following teacher misconduct investigations

The Peoria Unified School Board voted to remove the board president from her role in a special meeting Tuesday night.

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Peoria board president axed after alleging teacher sex scandal 'cover-up'

Peoria Unified School District's board voted to remove Heather Rooks as president hours after she alleged a "cover-up" in the teacher sex scandal.

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Peoria school board president voted out following Centennial High controversy

The Peoria district, which has been under public scrutiny after two teachers were accused of misconduct, selected a new school board leader.

·Phoenix, United States
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Special Meeting in the Unified School District of Peoria

The Unified School District of Peoria held a special meeting marked by tension and internal disagreement, following the controversy generated by the investigation of two teachers: Haley Beck and Angela Burlaka. The case provoked questions about the transparency of the process and the management of public communication by the district. Although district officials insisted that the law was followed, the then president of the board, Heather Rooks, …

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KPNX broke the news in Phoenix, United States on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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