A popular principal removed following a student protest at Northeast Academy for Health Sciences and Engineering is facing the loss of her job, the attorney for Sue Starr said Wednesday.

Oklahoma City Public Schools Superintendent Aurora Lora is recommending the termination of Starr, who has been on paid leave since Oct. 25, attorney Robert Redwine told The Oklahoman.

Starr received a letter stating Lora's recommendation Wednesday, Redwine said.

The attorney declined to provide a copy of the letter or discuss its contents. He said his client has a right to a hearing before the school board can take any action on the recommendation.