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Matteson Principal Resigns Weeks After CPS Watchdog's Sexual Misconduct Findings

In a letter to parents, District 159 said Chicago Public Schools sat on the results of a sexual misconduct investigation for weeks.

CHICAGO (CBS) — An elementary school principal in south-suburban Matteson has resigned after Chicago Public Schools disclosed that he had been the subject of an internal investigation in May, which supported a finding of sexual misconduct.

In a letter to parents, Matteson Elementary School District 159 Superintendent Dr. Mable Alfred said CPS had not initially disclosed the information when District 159 hired Cedric Nolen for the position of principal at Colin Powell Middle School in July.

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