Cape May County Prosecutor Robert L. Taylor confirmed Thursday that his office is conducting an “ongoing investigation” related to the Ocean City School District.
The Ocean City Board of Education met in an executive session for 45 minutes on Thursday but took no action as a result of the private discussion related to personnel matters.
“The Ocean City School District has been been working with the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office and special forensic investigators,” Superintendent Kathleen Taylor said. “Since this is an ongoing investigation, we are not at liberty to share details about the alleged incident at this time. I can, however, tell you that our students were in no way involved or affected. I appreciate your patience as we work closely with our external partners for a timely resolution and move forward with our 2016 school plans.”
Ocean City Police Capt. Steven Ang said the investigation is being handled entirely by the county prosecutor.
In public session, the board accepted the retirement of Christine Lentz as assistant principal and athletic director, effective July 1. Her annual salary was $123,197.
Lentz has been athletic director since 2008. She came to the district in 1985 as a science teacher and girls’ basketball coach.
The board also voted to accept the resignation of Kathleen Nelson as technology manager/network administrator, effective July 8. Nelson earned $93,647 annually.
The board approved the hiring of Eileen Rocks as secretary to the director of Student Services from Aug. 10, 2015 to June 30, 2016 at a pro-rated salary of $37,496.
The board voted to hire Stephen Warrington as head coach for the Ocean City High School girls’ swimming team at a stipend of $6,680.
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