External Audit Planned Following Superintendent Resignation in Cherry Creek

By: Natalie Chuck | Denver7

DENVER — “Immediate action was necessary.”

Those are the words of Cherry Creek School Board President Anne Egan amid the announcement of an external audit following a series of Denver7 Investigates reports which put district leadership under the microscope.

In a statement released ahead of a public meeting on Monday night, the board of education announced additional reforms and changes are being made after drastic administrative changes.

Just over one week has passed since Christopher Smith, the district’s now former superintendent, resigned.

Days later, Brenda Smith, the district’s chief of human resources and Christopher’s wife, was placed on administrative leave.

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