Principal Resigns Amid Investigation
The principal of Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton has resigned after an investigation found evidence that he used the Grindr app to pursue sex with a student.
According to public records, the principal, Fey, 54, was found to have used the app to communicate with a former and current student about sex, including proposing a "secret school tryst".
"The allegations made against me are false,"
Fey said in a written statement. He was initially fired on February 28, but appealed the decision before accepting a $254,000 settlement.
- Fey had worked at Amador Valley High School since 2022
- He was on administrative leave for months before being fired
- The settlement includes legal fees and back pay
Author's summary: Principal resigns after Grindr app investigation.