COLUMBUS, Ohio — UPDATE: 10TV obtained a letter and learned that Robert Griffiths was placed on administrative leave after a school employee filed a sexual harassment complaint against him. You can read more here.
ORIGINAL STORY:
The principal of Olentangy High School was placed on paid administrative leave on Monday. The Olentangy Local School District says they have launched an internal investigation.
Principal Robert Griffiths is in his sixth year as principal of the school and his 22nd in the district.
A written statement from the district said that the situation does not concern the safety of students or affect academic integrity at OHS.
The full statement is included below:
“Olentangy High School Principal Robert Griffiths has been placed on paid administrative leave, effective October 9, 2023. The District is conducting an ongoing investigation. Please be assured this situation does not concern the safety of students or affect academic integrity at OHS.
“Olentangy Schools is committed to our mission to facilitate maximum learning for every student. The district cannot comment further at this time.”
Griffiths was previously a science teacher and spent ten years in sales for Fisher Scientific before changing careers, according to the school’s website.