TUSCOLA, Ill. (WAND) - The principal of North Ward Elementary School in Tuscola has been placed on administrative leave.

Superintendent Gary M. Alexander did not give a reason for the decision, but he did send a letter to parents saying, "This decision is part of an internal administrative process and does not involve any issues related to the students or their well-being." 

Alexander said school operations will continue uninterrupted.

"The safety and education of our students remain our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining the high standards you expect from us. The administrative team will absorb the daily duties of the principal at North Ward." 

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