Carrboro High School’s principal has been put on paid leave while the district investigates complaints her leadership created a toxic environment lacking in trust, transparency, and support for students and teachers, the school district confirmed Tuesday.
Helena Thomas, who was hired in August 2023, was put on paid administrative leave temporarily June 2, according to Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools spokesman Andy Jenks. She also will not attend the high school’s graduation ceremony Saturday.
“This is neither a disciplinary measure nor a change of assignment,” Jenks said in an email. “It is a temporary status so that these matters can be investigated impartially. We informed the CHS staff earlier this afternoon, though Dr. Thomas has been out of the office since last week.”…