Washington Principal Arielle Curry was suspended for leading election that allowed her child to win without receiving the most votes

Washington Elementary School Principal Arielle Curry led deliberations that resulted in her child becoming president even though they did not receive the most votes, resulting in a 12-day suspension, according to a letter Curry sent to Washington families. Curry returned to campus on Oct. 9 after being placed on administrative leave Sept. 28. According to a letter Curry sent to Washington famillies, Curry was placed on leave after her child, who attends the school, was appointed to the student body during a recent student council election but did not receive the most votes. This year, I led deliberations after the student votes were tallied that resulted in overriding the outcome of two positions: the President and one additional position, Curry wrote. In these cases, the runner-up candidates were selected instead of the candidates who received the most votes. This resulted in my own child being appointed president. I sincerely apologize for allowing this practice to pers