UPDATE 2/19/19

: The Washoe County School District reports the principal of Galena High School has officially resigned.

Principal Tom Brown and Assistant Principal Erika Sanchez had been on indefinite leave since November 2018, but no reason for their leave was announced.

No information has been announced about the status of Sanchez.

In an email letter to Galena families, WCSD Area Superintendent Joe Ernst says, "Over the next couple of weeks, I will be arranging parent meetings to explain the principal hiring process and to gather input."

Ernst also said Interim Principal Rick Harris will continue in his role until a decision is made on a new principal for Galena High School.

ORIGINAL STORY:

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Principal Tom Brown is on indefinite leave, as is Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction Erika Sanchez, but no public reason has been offered.

Rick Harris has been named interim principal; he is a former principal at Mariposa Academy, a charter school, and has held several other positions within the district.

The district sent this message to Galena families:

"Hello Galena Parents and Guardians,

"This is Joe Ernst, Area Superintendent of Galena HS. I would like to inform you that Mr. Brown will be out for a period of time. In the meantime, Mr. Rick Harris will be serving as the interim principal of Galena HS. Washoe County School District will continue to provide support to our students and staff to ensure the continuation of teaching and learning during Mr. Brown’s absence.

"Thank you and have a nice evening.

"Joe Ernst

Area Superintendent"