Buckeye school board votes to fire principal amid investigation into child luring accusations
BUCKEYE, Ariz. - UPDATE: The Maricopa County Attorney's Office said on Sept. 9 it wouldn't be moving forward with prosecuting Kinney due to no likelihood of conviction.
The Buckeye Union High School District says one of its principals was placed on administrative leave due to a law enforcement investigation.
In a brief statement, Buckeye Union High School District Superintendent Dr. Steve Bebee identified the principal in question as Joe Kinney with Buckeye Union High School.
The law enforcement investigation, per the statement, is over "a personal matter unrelated to [Kinney's] work with the school or district."
"Because this is a personnel matter, we cannot share further details at this time," a portion of the statement reads.
We have learned that the investigation involves the FBI and accusations of child luring.
"In the interim, Ms. Kristin Koke will assume the duties of principal at Buckeye Union High School," officials wrote.
As of Sept. 3, Koke is listed as the school's Assistant Principal of Academics.
On Sept. 9, the school board voted unanimously to fire him.
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