Sierra Unified School District trustees voted Monday to remind Trustee James Hoak Jr. of his increased visibility and responsibility to act with professionalism and decorum as a member of the School Board. But despite calls from some community members for more serious action, the board decided not to censure Hoak...
School Trustee Who Was at Capitol Riot Faces Possible Board Censure
Sierra Unified School District trustees will consider taking the rare step of censuring one of their own on Monday when they review Trustee James Hoak Jr.'s role in the Capitol riot on Jan. 6 over the election of President Joe Biden. The board is holding a special meeting to review...
Embattled Sierra Unified Trustee Says He’s Staying ‘Because Elections Matter’
Sierra Unified Trustee James Hoak Jr., who is facing heated criticism and calls for his removal because of his involvement in protests over Joe Biden's election as president last week at the Capitol, said Monday night that he's not resigning "because elections matter." Hoak's comments came during a lengthy public...