In July, the Saugerties Central School District received allegations of inappropriate behavior by a former wrestling coach and custodian within the district.

On July 25, the board announced an external investigation would be conducted.

On Sept. 10, the board announced superintendent Daniel Erceg would be placed on paid administrative leave, while the investigation continues.

Saugerties Central School District 's superintendent has been placed on paid administrative leave while an investigation continues into the behavior of a former school employee.

In July, 32-year-old Reid Kappler, a former wrestling coach and custodian in the district, was charged with 18 counts of third-degree rape committed between 2023 and 2024 during his employment.

The Saugerties Board of Education voted at

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