The Anti-Defamation League is working with the DeKalb County School District to teach tolerance in the wake of news of racial sensitivities at Lakeside High School.
Principal Jason Clyne was removed from the school after allegedly making disparaging comments a meeting with staffers. Superintendent Steve Green said Clyne was placed on administrative leave in a position where he would have no contact with children.
After Clyne’s removal, some students on social media used racial slurs to refer to other fellow students.
No details were provided about the type of work that will come from the cooperation. Anti-Defamation League employees referred comments to the DeKalb County School District. District officials have not commented on the potential collaboration.
An investigation into the allegations against Clyne was active as of Thursday, district officials said. No update has been given since.
An open-records request revealed that past allegations against Clyne had been reopened during the investigation. District officials said details of those earlier allegations were unavailable because they were part of active investigations.
Information also was unavailable about whether a tribunal had been activated to oversee the investigation into allegations against Clyne. A tribunal could hear the case, then make a recommendation to the DeKalb County Board of Education about Clyne.
In late January, someone reportedly posted fliers throughout Lakeside High School that alleged the principal told janitors and security staff at a meeting: “You don’t want to mess with me. I’m a redneck master with a degree. I run these 40 acres!”
School district Superintendent Steve Green issued a statement then saying there was an investigation into the allegations, and the principal had been removed from the school. Green said any violations of policy or law would be prosecuted.
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