Two Lexington School Officials Placed on Administrative Leave

The Fayette County School System has placed the Principal and the Administrative Dean of Cardinal Valley Elementary School on paid administrative leave.

According to officials, Ivonne Beegle and Suzanne Ray are both being investigated by the District on charges of misconduct.

The school system says the allegations do not involve students or money.

“The investigation is in its’ early stages,” says Lisa Deffendall, a spokesperson for Fayette County Public Schools.

The former principal, Barbara Albaugh, has been placed in charge of the school temporarily.

Deffendall said the District is prepared to bring in additional administrators, if necessary.