Board members issue retraction to councilor Bill Young

After a lengthy Alexander City Schools Board of Education meeting Tuesday night, board president Adam Wade used his public comment to issue a retraction to Alex City council member Bill Young.

Previously, Young had been accused of unethical behavior in a cease and desist letter sent by board attorney Tom Goree. The letter was allegedly issued by all five board members and superintendent Dr. Jose Reyes Jr.; however, Wade disputed that in his statements Tuesday.

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102426-cease and desist copy.jpg — Lizi Arbogast / TPI Alexander CIty Schools Board of Education president Adam Wade reads a retraction letter to council member Bill Young.

Lizi Arbogast / TPI Alexander CIty Schools Board of Education president Adam Wade reads a retraction letter to council member Bill Young.

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Board members issue retraction to councilor Bill Young

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