@Dorothy : he was appointed to be next year's principal BEFORE this incident. Yes he was put on leave as disciplinary action. Students started and signed a petition to have him reinstated; there was already a petition circulating that was started by adults, but student wanted to have their own voice, since the news and social media were only voicing that family's side (the AP was not allowed to speak). Both petitions stated signers were not agreeing with the action he's being disciplined for, but that one bad decision should not negate years of public service to the students and parents of this district.