New London Longtime New London school administrator William “Tommy” Thompson, the target of a 5-month-long internal investigation, has submitted his resignation as part of a separation agreement with the school district.
Thompson had been on paid administrative leave since July 1, when the school district informed him it was investigating “possible unprofessional conduct and violation of Board policies.” Details of that investigation have yet to be made public.
The district has since dropped its investigation and, as part of the Nov. 30 agreement, will allow Thompson to resign in good standing with a letter of reference. Thompson will return to work in the district on Jan. 4 and recently was informed by Superintendent Cynthia Ritchie that he will be working remotely, performing assessment and curriculum work in the adult education department.
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New London More than five months after he was placed on paid administrative leave, longtime New London school administrator William “Tommy” Thompson was cleared to return to work this week, the union representing him has confirmed.
Thompson, the former principal at New London High School, was the subject of an investigation by the school district for “possible unprofessional conduct and violation of Board Policies.”
The school district has declined to discuss the reason for the investigation, whether it was completed or the circumstances of Thompson’s return. The district in the past has cited the case as a personnel matter.