A North County school superintendent was placed on administrative leave for insensitive comments she made about Asian students and families during a recent district training.

During a discussion about different demographics receiving D and F grades, San Dieguito Union High School District Superintendent Cheryl James-Ward said many Asian students were excelling due to coming from wealth. Dozens spoke out calling for Ward’s resignation during a heated board meeting Wednesday as the board voted 3-to-1 to place her on leave. The “no” vote was from board member Katrina Young.

Though several people did accept Ward’s apology, district parents who attended the board meeting told FOX 5 they still believe more needs to be done.

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Ward apologized for the third time since the controversial comments during Wednesday’s meeting.

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“The purpose of the DEI training is to help us examine who we serve. Our biases, generalizations, to have a free exchange of ideas, to brainstorm solutions. It is not designed to be a public session, because it’s a safe space where we should grow learn and evolve,” Ward said.

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