Fishing Outing Ends in Firing
Baltimore official’s trip prompts investigation.
It started with a disgruntled former employee alleging on local radio that the Baltimore school system had paid for a fishing excursion for 10 district staff members and city officials.
Within a few days, district Chief Executive Officer Bonnie S. Copeland ordered an investigation. By May 31, the schools chief had fired Eric Letsinger, her chief operating officer, who had chartered a boat for $1,600 to treat his staff to an outing on Chesapeake Bay.
Ms. Copeland announced her decision in...
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