Public charter school sued by founder amid allegations of theft and missing money

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: June 26, 2026

Words: 638

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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The founder and former executive director of a public charter school in eastern Iowa is now suing the school over what she says are unfounded allegations of theft.

Sarah Swayze of Linn County has filed a lawsuit against her former employer, the Empowering Excellence Charter School in Cedar Rapids and its governing board, seeking an injunction against the school she founded in 2024.

In Iowa, charter schools are public schools, funded with taxpayer dollars, …

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