DADE COUNTY, Ga. — A Georgia high school principal’s arrest has been followed by another administrator being placed on leave as an investigation into possible misconduct continues.
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Assistant Principal Vic Grider was placed on leave, according to a Nov. 9 letter sent to families and staff by Dade County Schools Superintendent Josh Ingle.
In the letter, Ingle said Assistant Principal Chastity Steadman will oversee daily operations at the high school for the time being, with additional support from district-level staff.
The district did not provide additional details about Grider’s leave but said it will continue working closely with law enforcement as the investigation remains active.
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The developments follow the arrest of Dade County High School Principal Joseph “Brent” Cooper, who was charged with two counts of improper sexual contact by an employee, agent or foster parent.
According to the Dade County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began after the school’s resource officer received information about possible misconduct.
In an Oct. 29 letter to families, Ingle said Cooper had been placed on administrative leave pending further information. At the time, the school’s two assistant principals were overseeing daily operations.
Anyone with information that could assist investigators is encouraged to contact the Dade County Sheriff’s Office at 706-657-3233. Anyone who believes they may have been a victim or has additional information about the case can also contact the Criminal Investigations Division at tips@dadesheriff.com.
The investigation remains ongoing, according to authorities.
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