After being put on administrative leave, Buhach Colony High School principal, Robert Nunes, will remain at the school in a different role.
After his controversial prep rally dance went viral, Buhach Colony High School principal, Robert Nunes, is stepping down.
An investigation into Nunes’ behavior during a back-to-school rally was opened last month after the principal was filmed dancing with the school mascot, Thor , at the Atwater, California school. As the mascot danced around him in the video, the principal threw off his sunglasses popping a confetti cannon, all while Ginuwine’s “Pony” played in the background.
The duo then swapped places with Nunes dancing in a similar fashion. It’s those moves that didn’t sit well with the community, who likened them to a traditional lap dance one might receive in a strip club or at a bachelor/bachelorette party.
He was placed on administrative leave after the August 16 incident while the Merced Union High School District looked into the matter. Their investigation concluded Wednesday, with MUHSD announcing Nunes’ resignation from his position as principal, noting that he accepted the position of associate principal at Buhach Colony High School. The resignation goes into effect on Thursday, Sept. 5.