Wayne Gauger left the Amagansett School Board on August 11. He had only taken his new oath of office on July 14 for his three-year term.
At the July 14 meeting, Gauger ushered in Amagansett School hiring three law firms for virtually all the same services. Why this many firms for a school of 100 students and 40 employees?
Gauger and the board had a resolution for destroying ballots from the 2024 election. Side note: I still have a Freedom of Information Law request and appeal active regarding that election.
Never forget Mr. Gauger’s legacy. He was part of the board that bought out Superintendent Seth Turner, hired interim Superintendent Richard Loeschner, paid Principal Maria Dorr to stay home during her 3020A hearing, had an alleged “superintendent search,” and paid a law firm six figures that didn’t win. Estimates are about $600,000 was spent for all these combined.
The board now gets the opportunity to appoint anyone they want. I have already written them with interest for the appointment. After all, I did just run for the position that Mr. Gauger vacated quicker than rats leaving a sinking ship.
Still here.
Joe Karpinski
Amagansett
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