Missouri should scrutinize all schools, not just St. Louis Public Schools

Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick’s demand that the president of the St. Louis Board of Education testify about the firing of former Superintendent Millicent Borishade raises a larger question: Is this really about accountability, or is accountability being selectively applied?

Dr. Borishade has filed an active whistleblower and wrongful-termination lawsuit against the district. Any competent attorney understands the danger of having a board president provide open-ended testimony concerning matters that could become evidence in pending …