During the recent Guam Education Board meeting, board members called attention to a Guam Department of Education employee, arrested back in 2023 for allegedly molesting young boys at Upi Elementary School. 

GEB members Dr. Ron McNinch and Judi Guthertz called for reform, after inquiring about Miles Washington. 

According to KUAM files, Washington faced similar concerning complaints filed against him in 2018. 

GDOE confirmed during Tuesday’s GEB meeting that Washington is still employed at the department, but is no longer teaching, as he continues to go through the legal system. 

Guthertz suggested the re-evaluation of policy regarding how cases like these are handled, to ensure due diligence.