Hazel Park School Board Votes to Place Superintendent on Paid Administrative Leave
(Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 28, 2025)
Hazel Park, MI – At a special meeting on Jan. 27, the Hazel Park School Board voted unanimously to place Superintendent Amy Kruppe on non-disciplinary paid administrative leave while they conduct an investigation into potential school board policy violations.
The decision came following a closed session portion of the meeting and no specific reason was given to the public.
The School District sent the following statement to parents:
We are writing to inform you that the Hazel Park Schools Board of Education voted on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, to place Superintendent Dr. Amy Kruppe on non-disciplinary, paid administrative leave pending an investigation into potential Board policy violations.
During this time, Tammy McHenry will serve as Acting Superintendent, ensuring the smooth operation of our district while Oakland Schools assists us in finding an Interim Superintendent.
“While the District is undergoing some change, the Board remains optimistic and will be guided by our fiduciary duty to protect and educate our students as they pursue their goals,” said Hazel Park Schools Board President Beverly Hinton. “The Board appreciates all feedback from the school community and the families that we serve.”
We understand this news may raise questions, and we want to assure you that the Board is committed to transparency and will provide updates as the investigation progresses.
Please contact School Board President Beverly Hinton (beverly.hinton@myhpsd.org) with any concerns.
Board President Hinton did not respond to questions sent by Oakland County Times. Kruppe responded stating that she is unable to answer questions at this time. And the district’s communications director also stated that they were not able to answer further questions.
Kruppe has been Superintendent of the Hazel Park School District since 2015. McHenry, who is serving as the interim superintendent until Oakland Schools can provide one, is the Principal at Hazel Park High School and has previously served as junior high school principal in the District.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available. Learn more about Hazel Park Schools at https://www.hazelparkschools.org/