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Skyview Principal Put On Administrative Leave

An East Valley elementary school principal has been removed from his job for a month.

Superintendent Chuck Stocker put Skyview Elementary School Principal Harold Weakland on administrative leave with pay for the month of January.

“A concern was brought to me just before the Christmas break about a climate, relationship problem between Harold and the staff,” Stocker said.

Stocker took the unusual action of temporarily removing Weakland from his job, he said, in order to talk in depth with teachers about their concerns and keep a positive atmosphere for students. It’s the first time he’s ever put a principal on administrative leave, Stocker said.

Weakland, who has worked for East Valley School District for 27 years, declined to comment on the situation.

Two principal designees, teachers Bill Ettinger and Pat Orebaugh, are handling administrative duties at the school this month.

“There’s a problem there between Harold and his staff, and I’ve got to get to the bottom of it,” Stocker said.

, DataTimes