A school superintendent has been placed on administrative leave following a lawsuit that accuses him of sexual harassment, according to published reports.
The Spencer County School Board voted 4-0 Monday to place Superintendent Chuck Adams on paid leave as it investigates allegations a teacher made in the lawsuit, news outlets reported.
Adams declined to comment on the allegations and told WDRB-TV in a message that the board’s decision “is simply protocol in situations such as this.”
“I look forward to returning soon,” he said.
Attorney Thomas Clay filed the lawsuit last week in Spencer Circuit Court on behalf of the teacher. It cites multiple examples of alleged harassment and says the teacher complained to superiors but did not get any relief.
Assistant Superintendent Chuck Abell will lead the school district while Adams is on leave.
Abell declined to comment on the lawsuit, but said the school district is “committed to providing our students high quality education. We will continue that. Our mission and goals remain unchanged.”
(Photo courtesy of WDRB.com)
The Associated Press
