PD investigates e-mail claim about former principal

May 6, 2011

Officials with the Big Spring Police Department say they are investigating an e-mail alleging a former Big Spring Independent School District principal engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a student several years ago.

Karen Saunders, who was a teacher with Big Spring ISD for a number of years before taking over as principal at Kentwood Elementary, has been placed on paid administrative leave by Snyder ISD, where she is the principal at Snyder Elementary, according to recent reports.

According to Sgt. Tony Everett, public information officer with the BSPD, investigators are attempting to track down the origin of the e-mail, which was sent to a number of media outlets and faculty members.

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