February 12 2024- The South-Western City School Board of Education has voted to proceed with an investigation against Buckeye Woods Elementary School Principal Jennifer Kauffeld, potentially leading to termination. Kauffeld has been placed on absence without pay. The investigation was initiated based on an alleged incident on November 14, where the school nurse conducted a medical examination on a 5-year-old student without parental consent. Both the nurse and principal were placed on administrative leave during the investigation. The board states that the actions of the staff members violated policies and went beyond their job duties. The termination process will involve a two-pronged approach, allowing Kauffeld to have a hearing to review the facts of the investigation before a final decision is made.
