Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Lonnie Edwards is holding a press conference this afternoon to address controversial book purchases at his former school district. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has reported that several administrators in the DeKalb County, Ga., school district used school funds to purchase books they wrote.
An internal investigation by the school district into the book sales resulted in the firing of two principals and the demotions of two others, the Journal-Constitution reported Sunday. Edwards worked in the school district from 1971 to 2004, rising to the position of assistant superintendent. During his time there, the district spent $12,745 to buy copies of his book "A Teacher's Touch: Reaching Beyond Boundaries," according to the Journal-Constitution. DeKalb County Schools spent another $3,424 on the book after Edwards retired.
The press conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. in the JPS Board Room at 621 S. State St. Check jacksonfreepress.com for updates.
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