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TOOELE — The former assistant principal at Stansbury High School who made headlines for turning away students at a homecoming dance because their dresses were deemed too short is suing Tooele County School District.

In the 16-page lawsuit, Keith Davis claims members of the school district conspired to have him fired.

Tooele County School Superintendent Scott Rogers told KSL over the phone Tuesday that the claim is “erroneous.”

The lawsuit states Davis' troubles with district officials started when he raised concerns during the 2011-12 school year that district officials were purposely misclassifying students who were at risk of not graduating.

In 2012, he was transferred to another department after turning away students at the homecoming dance in October because their dresses were deemed too short. In 2013, Davis was let go and told there was no longer funding for his position.

Davis is seeking reinstatement, back pay and damages in the suit filed in January.

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