After years of scrutiny and federal investigations into alleged misconduct at Stockton Unified, recent events have brought the saga back into the spotlight. The home of AngelAnn Flores, former school board president, was searched following allegations of improper spending, reigniting questions about the state of the ongoing investigations.
Here's a timeline of key events:
July 2021: Grand Jury Report
- Grand Jury highlights a 'revolving door' of superintendents, indicating leadership failure.
- Stockton Unified trustees respond defensively, declining many grand jury recommendations.
June 2022: Superintendent Resignation
- Superintendent John Ramirez resigns amid a second grand jury inquiry.
- San Joaquin grand jury identifies mismanagement by SUSD, eroding public trust.
Summer-Fall 2022: Fallout
- FBI investigation reveals alleged misconduct by SUSD director Armando Orozco.
- SUSD experiences a trend of high-ranking officials resigning.
- Board disputes almost half of grand jury findings, demanding $800K from Orozco.
Jan. 2023: New Board
- Stockton Unified school board parts ways with attorney Lipton.
- Money concerns arise from Stockton Unified ESSER funds meeting.
Spring 2023: 'Sufficient Evidence of Fraud'
- Audit finds potential illegal fiscal activity related to a $7.3 million contract.
- Evidence of fraud prompts layoffs tied to federal funds, agreement to audit recommendations.
- Federal investigation into Stockton Unified confirmed by DA Ron Freitas.
Nov. 2023: Flores under Fire
- Search warrants executed at Stockton Unified office and AngelAnn Flores' home.
- Flores refutes allegations, emphasizing transparency.
While recent developments bring uncertainty, the investigations continue. The Stockton Record remains committed to reporting on the unfolding situation.
Report based on The Stockton Record's coverage by Aaron Leathley. Contact Aaron at aleathley@recordnet.com or on Twitter @LeathleyAaron.
