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By Paul Post, The Saratogian
POSTED: 07/08/14
SARATOGA SPRINGS >> The longtime director of a local church preschool and day-care program has been let go amidst allegations of child abuse, although no criminal charges have been filed.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church terminated Joan Beaudoin of Clifton Park as director of its Christian Childhood Center in May, following an investigation by the state Office of Children and Family Services and Saratoga County Department of Social Services.
Beaudoin was immediately placed on administrative leave when the allegation was first lodged March 25. She was fired after an investigation by state and county officials substantiated such charges, according to the Rev. Adam Wiegand, the church pastor.
“We can’t, in good conscience, allow that person to continue with that on their record,” he said.
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