Confidential information about the incident was subsequently shared with district parents by Potsma and at least one Board of Education member, Iasiello has charged.
Subsequently, Iasiello s absence spurred reports from parents who had not been happy with his performance over his eight years as principal, his documents state.
Iasiello s oversight of teacher Scott Levy has also been drawn into the dispute. Levy was brought up on tenure charges last May, alleging a recurrent pattern of misconduct over a period of years during which Iasiello was his principal.
The tort claim notice charges that the suspension may stem in part from Potsma s disagreement with Iasiello over the method of reopening the school following closures related to COVID-19, and bullying investigations within the district.