Green Bay, Wisconsin – The school board of Green Bay met on February 17, 2024, to deliberate over the resignation of Superintendent Claude Tiller.
After a nearly three-hour closed session meeting, the board voted to accept Tiller’s resignation from the school district. The joint statement released by the board and Tiller indicated that both parties mutually agreed to the terms of his resignation, deeming it the best course of action. The statement also expressed gratitude for Tiller’s contributions to the Green Bay Area Public School District and wished him well in his future endeavors.
The meeting also addressed potential legal action concerning Tiller, who had been placed on paid administrative leave earlier in the week. The closed session was meant to discuss strategy for potential litigation and confer with legal counsel regarding a personnel matter pertaining to the Superintendent of Schools and Learning.
Unlike the previous closed session meeting, Saturday’s meeting agenda allowed for the board to return to open session to take a vote on any item discussed behind closed doors. The public community was eagerly waiting for any potential action that the board might take.
One notable incident that led to Tiller’s resignation was a radio recording in which he made derogatory comments about a subordinate and questioned the abilities of the teaching staff. These comments were brought to light by former school board member Ed Dorff, who shared some of them with the board. However, the school board members have remained silent throughout the ordeal, providing only limited statements through the district’s private attorney.
The school board’s decision to accept Tiller’s resignation has left the Green Bay community awaiting further updates on the situation. Any additional actions or developments will be updated in due time.