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Podcast: SOUTHEAST IOWA TODAY With John Bain
Episode: Mount Pleasant School Board Terminates Contract with Para Educator William Barnes
Description: On this episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain attends the Mount Pleasant Iowa Community School District Board of Education Meeting. The Board has new members and one of their first tasks was to determine whether or not to fire an educator. Superintendent John Henricksen recommended to the Board of Education to terminate the contract of Para Educator William Barnes. Mr. Barnes explained his side of the situation and the Board ultimately determined to sever ties with Mr. Barnes. Watch the full interaction right here! It all happened December 8, 2025.