The Board of Educational Examiners of the State of Iowa has issued a notice of a hearing and statement of charges against Knoxville Superintendent of Schools Cassi Pearson.

According to Board documents, Pearson is alleged to have violated Iowa code by revealing confidential information about a student’s health when open enrollment information was posted on the school’s website. On August 22, 2016 the board received a complaint against Pearson, and on November 4, 2016 found probable cause to proceed with a hearing. The hearing will be held Thursday, March 16.