Top El Dorado County Public School Official Resigns Amid DUI Allegations
EL DORADO COUNTY (CBS13) — Jeremy Meyers, the superintendent of El Dorado County schools, announced Monday that will resign.
The announcement comes after Meyers was arrested earlier in November for driving under the influence – his second arrest for DUI in six months.
Deputies say he was drunk behind the wheel on November 5 when he crashed into what used to be a large utility box.
The El Dorado County Office of Education says it doesn't know where Meyers was before Thursday's crash. An office spokesperson says the superintendent makes his own calendar and employees don't have access to it.
Deputies say his blood-alcohol content exceeded 0.15—roughly twice the legal limit.
Meyers was cited in June for a DUI. Two weeks after his attorney pleaded no contest, Meyers issued the following statement:
"On June 9, 2015, I received a DUI citation. To my family, the incredible staff at the El Dorado County Office (EDCOE) and all of the students and families in El Dorado County, I sincerely apologize for this personal mistake. I have already accepted responsibility and am personally dealing with my error in judgment. Most importantly, I want everyone to know that this will not interfere with the great work of EDCOE in continuing to provide quality education for all of the children and families in our county. Thank you for your understanding."
Meyers declined our request for an interview after his most recent DUI arrest.
