Ambridge's interim assistant high school principal has resigned from her position in the district.
The school board accepted the resignation of Kiara Higgins effective Sept. 29, 2015. The board voted to hire Higgins on Sept. 16.
Higgins submitted a letter of resignation, but did not state a reason for resigning, Solicitor Hobart Webster said.
Her resignation was presented after it came to light that she had inappropriate contact with a male student as a former Woodland Hills High School Spanish teacher.
According to reports, Higgins resigned Feb. 24 from Woodland Hills, a month after police found her in a parked car at night with a student.
Webster said Higgins rescinded her position in Ambridge before the school board had a chance to react.
He said the district hires employees on the condition that they can pass a background check, provide clearances and other requirements.
The board also approved the following resignations:
Higgins submitted a letter of resignation, but did not state a reason for resigning, Solicitor Hobart Webster said.
Her resignation was presented after it came to light that she had inappropriate contact with a male student as a former Woodland Hills High School Spanish teacher.
According to reports, Higgins resigned Feb. 24 from Woodland Hills, a month after police found her in a parked car at night with a student.
Webster said Higgins rescinded her position in Ambridge before the school board had a chance to react.
He said the district hires employees on the condition that they can pass a background check, provide clearances and other requirements.
The board also approved the following resignations:
- Adam Benson, tech education, at the Ambridge Area Junior High, effective October 30, 2015
- Stephanie Drewnowski, superintendent’s secretary/board secretary, effective October 30, 2015.
- Kathleen DeBlassio, accounts payable clerk, effective October 23, 2015.
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