DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - The DeKalb County School Board met Wednesday morning to discuss next steps following the decision to place Superintendent Devin Horton on paid administrative leave.

What we know:

The move comes after Horton was federally indicted in Illinois on financial crime charges. The board met in executive session beginning at 9 a.m., though the specific details of the discussion were not made public. Such sessions typically cover personnel matters and issues related to an employee’s reputation or character.

Horton and several co-defendants were scheduled to appear in court in Chicago on Wednesday, but that appearance has been postponed and will be rescheduled after consultation with all parties, according to court records.

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