The Smithville School District has issued a list of charges against Smithville High School Principal Dr. Rudy Papenfuhs.
Papenfuhs was placed on administrative leave Sept. 9 after an investigation began into the principal’s actions.
According to the Statement of Charges against Papenfuhs he has violated Board policy. (click here)
It states Papenfuhs provided unknown medications to a male student on several occasions, added a student to his vehicle insurance policy, purchased gifts including a hockey jersey and football tickets for a student and engaged in a text message conversation with a student in which he told a student “There is nothing I don’t love about you…”
A news release from the school states “The Smithville School District takes all allegations of staff misconduct seriously, investigates them thoroughly, and takes prompt and effective remedial action as necessary. The primary consideration in making District decisions remains the welfare of District students and staff. The District profoundly appreciates the support of the community, staff, and students during this difficult, yet necessary, process.”