Meadowlark Elementary School Principal Ann Aust was suspended without pay today and schools Superintendent Don Martin is asking that she be fired, school officials said today.
Martin said that his decision was based on an internal investigation and didn't involve students or "instructional issues."
School officials refused to say why they took action against Aust. A telephone number listed for Aust was busy.
"After the investigation, I no longer have confidence in her ability to lead the school," Martin said. "It has nothing to do with classroom activities or her relationships with students. There also is no criminal investigation. Beyond that, it is a personnel matter, and it would be inappropriate for me to comment further."
The school board will discuss Aust's dismissal at a future meeting of the school board.
Aust was named principal of Meadowlark in 2003. The school system will name an interim principal to serve as principal until a replacement is hired.
The schools' staff and parents were notified by an automated phone call this evening. School officials will meet with the staff and send a letter home on Monday.
"I understand this is a difficult time for the students, parents and staff at Meadowlark Elementary," Martin said.
Email
Facebook
Google
Twitter
Favorites
More
Advertisement