The Santa Clara County Board of Education voted Wednesday night to terminate without cause Superintendent of Schools Mary Ann Dewan, according to a news release Thursday. The vote came at the end of the board’s regular meeting, and no clear reason was provided. Over the summer, NBC Bay Area’s Investigative Unit exposed complaints about Dewan over the use of Head Start funds as well as retaliation allegations during a related federal review. Investigative Unit Jul 15 Exclusive: Santa Clara Co. Office of Education under review over misuse of Head Start funds Santa Clara County Aug 5 A closer look: Retaliation claims at Santa Clara County Office of Education Dewan provided the following statement for Thursday’s release. “It has been a complete honor and privilege to serve Santa Clara County, its schools, community, staff and students. I have dedicated my life to service of our community and hold the work of the County Office of Education in high esteem. I am incredibly proud of all we have done together to advance equity, inclusion, diversity and partnership.”