After receiving complaints about an Antioch Unified School District supervisor moving his employee’s desk to the roof to humiliate him, NBC Bay Area’s Investigative Unit uncovered bigger concerns. Employees say the district’s top official, the superintendent, ignored the supervisor’s bad behavior because of her personal friendship with him – a friendship that involves her husband, Antioch’s former police chief.
Our team’s exclusive coverage prompted public outcry, the school districting placing the supervisor on leave, and the firing of the school district's superintendent.
Part 1: Antioch Unified boss ‘bully' put worker's desk on roof, employees say
Several Antioch Unified School District employees are coming forward with concerns of constant bullying by their supervisor. Candice Nguyen reports.
Part 2: Antioch school official calls for superintendent resignation after KNTV worker bullying report
Antioch Unified School District Board President Antonio Hernandez is calling for Superintendent Stephanie Anello to step down from her position as the district’s top official. Candice Nguyen reports.
Part 3: Antioch superintendent calls for bullying investigation, board trustees question her involvement
The Antioch Unified School District superintendent is calling for an investigation into how the district is handling bullying claims. This stems from a story NBC Bay Area’s Investigative Unit broke last week. Candice Nguyen has the latest.
Part 4: Antioch superintendent removes herself from overseeing bullying investigations after KNTV report
In an email to board members Wednesday, Antioch Unified School District Superintendent Stephanie Anello announced she is removing herself from overseeing the district’s investigative proceedings involving employee bullying claims as first reported by NBC Bay Area’s Investigative Unit.
Part 5: Antioch community voices concerns about bullying claims against school district supervisor
Community members spoke out and voiced their concerns over bullying claims against Antioch Unified School District employees on Thursday night. Pete Suratos reports.
Part 6: Antioch school supervisor placed on leave after NBC Bay Area worker bullying report
An Antioch school supervisor has been placed on administrative leave following an NBC Bay Area’s Investigative Unit report.
Part 7: Antioch school board votes not to remove superintendent amid bullying claims against supervisor
The majority of the crowd at Wednesday’s Antioch Unified School District meeting expressed frustration after the school board voted to not remove superintendent Stephanie Anello. Pete Suratos reports.
Part 8: Antioch school trustee accused of trying to silence colleague in bullying scandal
Antioch Unified School District Board Trustee Mary Rocha called to censure Board President Antonio Hernandez saying his public criticism puts the district’s reputation in jeopardy.
Part 9: Employees blast Antioch Unified workplace bullying investigation findings
Antioch Unified School District found when its supervisor moved his worker’s desk to a roof, the incident was “a prank” to “lighten the mood.” Employees disagree. Candice Nguyen reports.
Part 10: Public criticizes Antioch school trustee for censure attempt in bullying scandal
Part 11: Exit plan in works for Antioch Unified superintendent amid boss 'bully' scandal
Antioch Unified School District’s superintendent is working with board trustees on her exit plan from the district, NBC Bay Area’s Investigative Unit has confirmed through multiple sources with knowledge of the discussions. Candice Nguyen reports.
Part 12: Antioch Unified School District superintendent terminated amid bullying scandal
After a more than a year-long scandal, school board trustees with Antioch Unified School District unanimously agreed to terminate Superintendent Stephanie Anello’s employment contract with the district without cause Wednesday evening. Candice Nguyen reports.
Part 13: Antioch boss ‘bully' prone to profane, physically threatening behavior, reports reveal
An Antioch Unified School District (AUSD) supervisor accused of repeatedly bullying employees – including ordering one of their desks to be moved to the roof of a building – may face discipline for the first time. Candice Nguyen reports.
Candice Nguyen is the investigative reporter on this story. Have a tip? Contact her at candice.nguyen@nbcuni.com.
