Southern Boone School District places superintendent on leave
![The Southern Boone School District placed Superintendent Chris Felmlee on leave Thursday, July 14, 2022. Assistant Superintendent Tim Roth will serve as interim superintendent for the school district.](https://abc17news.b-cdn.net/abc17news.com/2022/07/Chris-Felmlee.png)
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ)
The Southern Boone School District has placed its superintendent on leave.
In a letter sent out to families and students, the school district announced that Superintendent Chris Felmlee was placed on leave Thursday. The school district didn't provide a reason why Felmlee was placed on leave or when he might return to the position.
A spokesperson said the school district and board of education would be unable to release more information about the decision to place Felmlee on leave due to it being a personnel matter.
Assistant Superintendent Tim Roth will serve as interim superintendent for the Southern Boone School District.