LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Central High School Principal April Rike said in a Sept. 24 email that two employees have been placed on leave as part of an investigation.
Rike explained that the investigation concerns athletic eligibility requirements for some students. The two are on paid administrative leave, Rike said.
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The principal added that the district had received a report raising concerns that some students may not have met athletic eligibility requirements.
District officials said staff is reviewing the matter in accordance with established policies and procedures. Due to student and employee privacy considerations, the district said it is limited in what information it can release, but it emphasized that it takes the concerns seriously and is committed to addressing the situation appropriately…