COLLEGE PARK, Ga. — Ross sent a statement to Winne which said, "I, Xavier Ross, declare and affirm the highest level of innocence in regards to the allegations in part, made by Superintendent, Edmond T. Heatley, of a PTA that was called into question long before I was asked to help.
"I have not committed a crime and this attack on my character and integrity is nothing more than a malicious politically motivating scare tactic. One would think, if there were any legitimacy to the accusations, my accuser would have come forth when it came into question months ago.
"I will continue my race so that this happens.
"I am furthermore alarmed that these type allegations and statements are being made after I publically decided to run for the School Board. This right here shows poor judgment by the Superintendent and this administration.
"Now, the Superintendent should be about the business of educating our students by attempting to try and raise plummeting test scores, balancing the budget which has not been accurate or correct since he was appointed, and stopping the hiring of his and other upper level leaderships family members while firing good teachers.
"I am running to break up this corruption and ensure proper supervision is carried is out so that these propaganda tactics cease, and in Clayton County students are put over politics."
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