Mr. Calderon-Melendez and others launched Williamsburg Charter High School in 2004, and he assumed the role of the school's CEO.

WSJ: Charter Network Facing Closure

Two years ago, the state approved Southside and Northside to join the newly created Believe High School Network, which Mr. Calderon-Melendez then headed.

WSJ: Charter Network Facing Closure

Deborah S. Delisle, of South Carolina, to be Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Education, vice Thelma Melendez de Santa Ana.

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The city also cited the school's decision to re-hire Mr. Calderon-Melendez as its CEO without considering other applicants and without discussing concerns of prior board members about Mr. Calderon-Melendez.

WSJ: Charter Network Facing Closure

When Mr. Calderon-Melendez helmed Williamsburg Charter High School, some board members accused him of buying personal items, including alcohol, on his school credit card, and bullying those who raised concerns.

WSJ: Charter Network Facing Closure

Believe CEO Eddie Calderon-Melendez couldn't be reached for comment.

WSJ: Charter Network Facing Closure