What we know about Sussex Central High School staff placed on administrative leave

For reasons not yet clear, more than one staff member at Sussex Central High School in Georgetown has been placed on administrative leave.

Indian River School District spokesperson Jennifer Troublefield sent the following statement Wednesday.

“Members of the Sussex Central High School staff were placed on administrative leave by the Indian River School District on Monday. This is an ongoing investigation, and state and federal laws protecting the privacy rights of employees prevent the district from commenting further at this time."

Delaware State Police spokesman Leonard DeMalto said Wednesday police "may have more details" later that day, but no new information was released.

On Friday, Indian River spokesperson David Maull released another statement.

"“It is a regular practice of the Indian River School District to place employees on paid leave in many circumstances, including when there is an allegation, investigation, complaint, threat against the employee, or other instance warranting paid leave. When an employee is placed on paid leave, this should never be construed as expressing or implying that an employee will face employment action or that an employee may have engaged in any wrongful conduct (of any severity). The District will not provide further comment on this issue.”

This is a developing story and will be updated.

Shannon Marvel McNaught reports on Sussex County and beyond. Reach her at smcnaught@gannett.com or on Twitter @MarvelMcNaught