The former state superintendent of schools is planning to sue over her sudden firing.
Spokesperson for the State Department of Education Liza Cordeiro confirmed Wednesday evening that the Board received a letter of intent from Jorea Marple’s lawyers regarding a pending lawsuit.
The letter provides the 30-day advance notice required by law before a state agency can be sued in most instances.
Back in November, the state Board of Education abruptly voted to fire Marple, less than two years after unanimously selecting her for the job.
Marple’s lawyers say her sudden dismissal was illegal.
The news comes the same day that new state Superintendent of Schools James Phares is sworn in.