Former Risk Management Head Says Speaking Out Got Her Terminated

Former Risk Management Head Says Speaking Out Got Her Terminated

A woman who once was tasked with directing the El Monte Union High School District’s risk management program is now herself suing the district, alleging that her 2025 termination by the Board of Education was part of a backlash that occurred in part because she spoke out about staffers sexually abusing students. Leanne Morelli’s amended Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit was filed Monday, alleging disability discrimination, retaliation and failu…