Rochester School Board chair promises prompt review of Muñoz plagiarism revelations

Rochester School Board Chair Jean Marvin issued a brief statement late Tuesday afternoon acknowledging further evidence of plagiarism on the part of Superintendent Michael Muñoz, and promising a prompt review.

“I am aware of the new allegations against Superintendent Muñoz, and I am confident the School Board will take them under review promptly,” wrote Marvin. “By law, the Board cannot meet either openly or in closed session unless it provides 72 hours prior notice, so at this time I can provide no further comment on behalf of the Board.”

It remains unclear whether the School Board will address the plagiarism saga before its next scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 2.

The Board already has a packed agenda that night, including continued discussion — and potential action — on the next phase of learning models for both primary and secondary students.

Cover: screenshot from the January 19 School Board meeting