{"id":381759,"date":"2026-08-26T16:50:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T16:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/381759\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T16:50:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T16:50:19","slug":"two-leon-county-schools-district-administrators-on-leave-amid-financial-records-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/381759\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Leon County Schools district administrators on leave amid financial records review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) &#8211; Two Leon County Schools district administrators are on administrative leave as the school district reviews financial records related to the Foundation for Leon County Schools, according to the district\u2019s spokesperson Chris Petley.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">In a statement to WCTV Wednesday morning, LCS revealed that Executive Director Margaret Farris and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Michelle Gayle are both on administrative leave \u201cas this is an ongoing review.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text text-center\">More Tallahassee News<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The school district went on to clarify in its statement that administrative leave should not be interpreted as a presumption or finding of wrongdoing, but that the action \u201callows the district to conduct a thorough and appropriate review of circumstances and determine whether any official action is warranted.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">At this time, no further information will be shared, according to Petley.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WCTV.tv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wctvnews\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@WCTVEyewitnessNews\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nextdoor<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">X<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Have a news tip or see an error? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/2026\/08\/26\/two-leon-county-schools-administrators-administrative-leave-amid-review-financial-records\/mailto:news@wctv.tv?subject=Correction%20Needed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Write to us here<\/a>. 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