At the public-comment portion of the Liberty Elementary District board meeting on Dec. 9, multiple speakers accused a board member, identified in remarks as Michael Todd, of misconduct and urged the board to act.

Megan Canan, who introduced herself as a district resident with current and former students in the district, said she and others have documented a "troubling pattern of misconduct" she attributed to "Mister Todd," alleging overreach, efforts to delay or hide public records, intimidation of staff and manipulation of complaints. Canan called for his immediate resignation "for the good of our students, our employees, and the credibility of this district." The statement included detailed accusations about "personal attacks on staff," "discrimination" and "pressure to hide or delay public records."

Amanda Collins, a parent of three district students, also said she had experienced "poor and unprofessional treatment" by some board members and alleged attempts to conceal May 2025 staff climate-survey results, saying the claims were "believable" given prior conduct.

Other public commenters focused on separate topics: Ashley Wright praised Estrella Mountain Elementary's signature-program work, and Madeline Perez, who identified herself as an employee of the district’s contracted cleaning vendor, said her employer had failed to pay workers on time.

Board members did not take formal disciplinary action or vote in response to the allegations during the meeting. Several board members later referenced the public comments during subsequent agenda items and requested staff follow-up on vendor payment complaints and other operational concerns.

Because these are public accusations presented during comment, the claims were not adjudicated at the meeting and remain unresolved pending any formal investigation or board action.