Kingston HS Principal Put On Paid Administrative Leave

KINGSTON, NY — The principal of Kingston High School was put on paid leave after he was accused of making homophobic remarks on social media.

Vincent DeCicco, who has been principal at the high school for three years, was said to have used a derogatory term on Facebook to describe a gay man, News 12 reported.

School district officials said, in a message on the district website, that the comment DeCicco is accused of making "does not reflect our school district's core values and commitment to fostering a welcoming culture for all."

The message said he was placed on paid administrative leave "while we continue to conduct a thorough review of the situation."

Officials said that, because this is a personnel matter, there are strict confidentiality laws that limit what can be shared.