Ekalaka Public Schools Superintendent resigns

On the heels of former Ekalaka Public Schools Principal Brian Purnell's recent resignation, Superintendent Charles Cook formally announced his resignation at the unified board's regular meeting on Tuesday night.

Cook will be staying with the school through the end of the fall semester, he said. His last day in office will be on December 21st.

Cook also spoke briefly, after announcing his own resignation, about what he said were untrue rumors surrounding the recent resignation of Purnell.

"I think it's sad," he said. "I just can't comprehend it. With him gone and with that attitude, I don't wan...