McFarland accuses board of 'illegal' acts by Michael DeVault - posted Thursday, September 13th, 2012 @ 12:00 pm  E-mail Story |  Print Story  Did the Monroe City School Board break state laws when it appointed an interim chief academic officer? That's the question School Board member Rodney McFarland wants answered. McFarland raised that question during a regular meeting of the School Board Tuesday evening. McFarland missed the Aug. 21 board meeting, where the School Board unanimously approved appointing Dr. Tammye Turpin as CAO. Speaking Tuesday, McFarland accused the School Board of malfeasance for committing what he termed "illegal actions by the board." "I don't take too kindly that things are being added to the agenda with out the board members, or certain board members, knowing," McFarland said. ..... For the full story, subscribe to the The Ouachita Citizen's NEW E-Edition!