A Lexington middle school principal who has been suspended since April 2023 has resigned, a letter released Wednesday under the Kentucky Open Records Act said.
In April 2023, Fayette County Public Schools school officials placed principal Gregory Michael Hale on administrative leave . They have never said why, only citing “the public nature of the situation”. State child protection officials have not released details of their investigation to the Herald-Leader.
In a Oct. 2, 2023 resignation letter released to the Herald-Leader, Hale said, “My intent is to use my vacation, personal, emergency and sick leave. Therefore, I render my resignation as executive principal at Winburn Middle School effective June 11th, 2024. It has been wonderful working for Fayette Public Schools and I wish you and everyone in the system the very best.“
The spokesperson for the Kentucky state department that handles child protection said in April they were investigating a situation that resulted in Hale being placed on administrative leave . No other information was given at the time.