Rim Watson, principal at Fitzsimmons Middle School, was placed on paid administrative leave May 10, 2016, by the Platte Canyon School District. The superintendent, Dr. Brenda Krage, would not comment on why Watson was placed on leave, or whether his contract will be renewed.
The district sent an email to the parents of Platte Canyon School District students, which did not state a reason for the leave. The email read in full:
“I need to inform you of some very important information. First, Mr. Watson will not be with us for the remainder of the year. This is a personnel matter and I cannot go into details. Sometimes difficult things happen that must be dealt with even when they are not easily understood from the outside. I assure you that my decisions and work with the board are always made in the best interest of students and staff.
