Another high profile school official Riverwood International Charter School is under investigation.
Samantha Evans, executive director of communications for Fulton County Schools, confirmed on Oct. 3 that athletic director Jeff Holloway was placed on paid leave Sept. 28 while allegations made against him are being investigated by both the school and the county school system.
Evans declined to list the specific allegations, though the Atlanta Journal Constitution and other media outlets reported that they concern alleged mistreatment of competition cheerleaders. Attempts to reach parents or school officials to discuss the specifics were unsuccessful.
“I don’t even want to go into the allegations there are allegations that came from parents, there are allegations that came from people anonymously,” Evans said.
Evans said she expects the investigation will resolve “very soon.”
School Principal Eddie Echols resigned earlier in September due to an audit report that found financial mismanagement. An audit released by Fulton County Schools shows multiple instances where auditors questioned financial practices at the school and found that Echols used an American Express credit card not issued by the contracting department to purchase personal items. He also used the card for school purchases, according to the audit.
