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Hayward Superintendent On Paid Leave In Connection With Ex-49er McDonald's School Visit

HAYWARD (CBS SF) -- The Hayward Unified School District superintendent has been placed on paid administrative leave as the district continues to investigate his part in having troubled ex-49er Ray McDonald speak at Tennyson High School last February.

According to a report by the San Jose Mercury News, Superintendent Stan Dobbs was placed on leave at the beginning of the school board meeting held Wednesday evening.

A statement by HUSD Board of Trustees President Lisa Brunner dated Wednesday was obtained by KPIX 5. It confirmed that Dobbs was put on paid leave.

The statement noted that the investigation into the incident continued "to reveal new developments, including the Board's conclusion that the blame placed by the Superintendent's Office on Principal Lori Villanueva was unwarranted."

In addition to placing Dobbs on "immediate administrative leave," the statement said "the Superintendent's Office owes Ms. Villanueva an apology."

While Brunner said the Superintendent "acknowledge that the work we authorized him to do, the work that he was assigned to do, he did very well," she noted that "The work he was NOT authorized to do is what is causing great concern.  The things he did on his own, without informing the Board or worse by providing misinformation to the Board, are causing great consternation."

The story first came to light back in March when parents were outraged after the former 49ers defensive end was invited to speak at the Hayward high school about self-control, despite the fact that he is facing rape charges.

McDonald played for the 49ers, but was fired two years ago after numerous run-ins with the law. He has pleaded not guilty to sexual assault.

McDonald was also accused of domestic violence, but was never charged in that case.

According to the San Jose Mercury News, Assistant Superintendent Matt Wayne will serve in Dobbs' place as acting superintendent while the case is investigated.

 

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