Wisconsin associate principal arrested over student contact allegations

Kaitlyn Hintz, 32, an associate principal at Bonduel Middle/High School in Wisconsin, was arrested on Oct. 19 following allegations of inappropriate contact with a student, as first reported by RadarOnline. The district placed her on leave and referred the matter to law enforcement.

Superintendent Joe Dawidzia informed families and staff in a letter that the district took the allegations "extremely seriously" and would cooperate with investigators. The school investigation began after a report was received through the "Speak Up, Speak Out" reporting line.

According to the district's findings, the alleged communication did not take place on school property or through school digital platforms. Hintz was booked into Shawano County Jail on multiple charges and was scheduled for an initial court appearance.

This case involves an administrator at a Wisconsin school and the use of a safety reporting hotline.