Students at West High School in Salt Lake City staged a walkout on Friday, January 17th, in support of Principal Jared Wright, who was placed on administrative leave the previous week. The Salt Lake City School District clarified that Wright's leave is unrelated to concerns about campus safety, dispelling rumors that his departure was due to a recent shooting incident. While the district declined to provide specifics about Wright's leave, citing legal and privacy reasons, they emphasized their commitment to addressing safety concerns raised by employees.
Students at West High School in Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, staged a walkout in support of Principal Jared Wright, who was placed on administrative leave the week before.
The district emphasized its support for employees raising safety concerns, saying they "are fully in support of our employees bringing forward their safety concerns, as we all share the same goal of having our students and employees learn and work in the safest environments possible." An email to staff and faculty on Jan. 10 confirmed that Assistant Principal Wayne Culley was stepping in as acting principal.
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