Vt. education licensing panel to hear case of BHS guidance counselor

A Vermont education licensing panel is set to hear the case of an embattled Vermont guidance counselor next month.

The hearing for Mario Macias scheduled for October 11. Macias is the head of the Burlington High School guidance department. He is on administrative leave.

Macias is accused of six unprofessional conduct charges including falsifying information, yelling at an employee and failing to maintain a professional relationship with a co-worker.

During this hearing, Macias can produce witnesses and evidence. If the panel determines the allegations are true, it could limit, suspend or revoke Macias' license to practice.