CHS Principal Jenkins resigns amid records controversy
DAN JENKINS
Director of Schools Tim Parrott on Friday April 12 appointed Amanda Powers to serve as CHS interim principal for the rest of this school year. Jenkins resigned after Anderson County Schools suspended him.
The school system stated in a news release sent Monday that it believes CHS manipulated “at least one student’s records” to meet graduation requirements.
The school system said it suspended both Jenkins and a teacher after that discovery. The teacher remains on suspension and has not resigned.
Anderson County Schools said it’s still investigating the alleged grade manipulation, and remains in communication with the Tennessee Department of Education regarding that issue. It stated it couldn’t comment further on the probe because it relates to confidential records.
“As an experienced educator and administrator, Director Parrott has full faith and confidence in Principal Powers as she leads Clinton High School through the remainder of this school year,” the news release stated.
Once the school system finishes the investigation, it will send a full report to the school board.