HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — A Holland High School teacher, Kevin Schneider, is on paid administrative leave while school officials investigate allegations by former students of possible misconduct.
HPS Superintendent Brian Davis said he could not discuss the case in any way, because it involves a personnel matter. Schneider has been with the district for more than 30 years, according to his LinkedIn page. Over 27 years, theater programs have picked up many awards, and
Here is the complete text of the letter school officials sent to parents:
Dear Parent,
At Holland Public Schools, we are committed to sharing information in a timely fashion with our school community, even when the facts are not yet entirely clear. Over the past twenty-four hours, the district became aware of allegations from former students regarding possible misconduct of one of our teachers.
When allegations involve school personnel, the district will always follow its policies to ensure the well-being and safety of our students while at the same time providing fair due process to the employee. As a result, the District has placed teacher Kevin Schneider on paid administrative leave, pending a formal investigation into the allegations.
When allegations arise, it is human nature to want to speculate and discuss what may have occurred. This type of speculation can be harmful to all involved. Let’s instead keep our focus on the many positive achievements that continue to occur across our district. We have outstanding students and teachers doing work worthy of celebration.
Finally, in unusual situations such as this, our protocol is clear and we will continue to take the steps required to understand the concerns in question. We remain committed to keeping you informed. As additional information is available and appropriate, it will be shared. To respect the privacy of the parties involved, as well as to preserve the integrity of the investigation, it is the District’s practice to not comment on an ongoing investigation or personnel matters.
While subconsciously we know this, I want you to know explicitly that what you are doing to help our students achieve their potential continues to make a significant difference in this community!
If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to call my office. As always, thank you for your continued support of the students and staff of Holland Public Schools.
