Parents in an East San Jose school district are calling for county officials to investigate a trustee who was reimbursed thousands of dollars by the district for college courses.

Andres Quintero, board vice president of the Alum Rock Union School District, is facing criticism for a $22,700 reimbursement he received from the district for taking classes to earn a doctorate. At a school board meeting last month, parents and community advocates called for Quintero to either return the money or resign. Quintero defended himself, saying board members can use professional development funds for coursework at accredited colleges or universities — and said critics should take it up with the district attorney if they felt there was improper behavior.

In response, parents and advocates have filed co

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