2 Additional Central Bucks Administrators Placed On Paid Leave

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Two additional administrators have been placed on paid leave, bringing the total to five, pending the results of an independent investigation into the abuse of special needs students inside a Jamison Elementary School classroom last fall and the response of the administration to the incident.

In a joint announcement on Friday, the school board leadership and acting superintendent Dr. Charles Malone announced that Director of Pupil Services Alyssa Wright and Supervisor of Special Education Katie Veisz have been placed on paid administrative leave effective on May 2.

"In the immediate term, support for the special education department will be coordinated internally," according to the statement released by the district. "Experienced members of our Central Office team will assume oversight responsibilities and provide direct support to school-based staff. Additionally, we are temporarily reassigning special education personnel from other buildings to ensure uninterrupted services, with particular attention given to maintaining full support at Jamison."

While the internal measures are in place, the district said it is actively working to engage external consultants with expertise in special education program management.

"These professionals will be brought in as soon as possible to provide added capacity and guidance at both the district and building levels. Once onboarded, they will work closely with staff and administrators to ensure that we continue meeting all student needs effectively and consistently," the district officials said.

"We understand these changes may cause concern in our district community," the statement from he district continues. "Our commitment remains firmly focused on maintaining uninterrupted instruction and district operations. Special education plays a pivotal role in ensuring that all students receive the support and resources they need to succeed, and our efforts will be concentrated on upholding these essential services."

Also on leave are Superintendent Dr. Stephen Yanni, Director of Human Resources Robert Freiling, and Human Resources Manager Christine Trawinski.