Superintendent Barred from Students | Vancouver News

Karen Cloninger, superintendent of the Longview School District, is under fire after being barred from contacting students and fifty key staff members tied to the state’s child abuse case against her. Arrested on charges including failure to report abuse and witness tampering, she’s now on administrative leave and can’t access school systems without permission. While the court order doesn’t block her from speaking with most staff, it severely limits her ability to lead — especially as the district appoints Patti Bowen as acting superintendent to manage both operations and business services until at least fall. With Cloninger’s trial looming in October and over 6,400 students affected, the district is navigating a high-stakes legal and administrative storm while prioritizing student safety. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/32219d7decc4ea20