Pleasanton School District Releases Records
What happened
The Pleasanton Unified School District has released documents related to the ouster of the Amador Valley High School principal. The release follows a 13-month public records battle with the Pleasanton Weekly. The local newspaper had been investigating the circumstances surrounding the principal's departure.
Why it matters
- The ousted principal, Jonathan M. Fey, was placed on administrative leave before the district moved to terminate him. He later resigned as part of a $254,000 settlement that included back pay and legal fees. - An investigation found evidence that Fey had used the Grindr app to discuss sex with a former and a current student, in one instance proposing a "secret school tryst." - Fey, who had been the principal at Amador Valley High School since 2022, has denied the allegations, claiming his identity was stolen and that students had previously impersonated others online. - In response to public records requests from the Pleasanton Weekly and EdSource, the district released the investigative report. - The district has named Malcolm Norrington as the new principal of Amador Valley High School. - Amador Valley High has seen a significant turnover in leadership, with 8 principals and 3 interim principals over the past 16 years.
Key numbers
- The release follows a 13-month public records battle with the Pleasanton Weekly.
- He later resigned as part of a $254,000 settlement that included back pay and legal fees.
- Amador Valley High has seen a significant turnover in leadership, with 8 principals and 3 interim principals over the past 16 years.
Quick answers
What happened in Pleasanton School District Releases Records?
The Pleasanton Unified School District has released documents related to the ouster of the Amador Valley High School principal. The release follows a 13-month public records battle with the Pleasanton Weekly. The local newspaper had been investigating the circumstances surrounding the principal's departure.
Why does Pleasanton School District Releases Records matter?
The ousted principal, Jonathan M. Fey, was placed on administrative leave before the district moved to terminate him. He later resigned as part of a $254,000 settlement that included back pay and legal fees. An investigation found evidence that Fey had used the Grindr app to discuss sex with a former and a current student, in one instance proposing a "secret school tryst." Fey, who had been the principal at Amador Valley High School since 2022, has denied the allegations, claiming his identity was stolen and that students had previously impersonated others online. In response to public records requests from the Pleasanton Weekly and EdSource, the district released the investigative report. The district has named Malcolm Norrington as the new principal of Amador Valley High School. Amador Valley High has seen a significant turnover in leadership, with 8 principals and 3 interim principals over the past 16 years.
