The issue has been investigated for a number of months.
Putnam Vocational Technical High School in Springfield.SPRINGFIELD – An internal audit of Putnam Vocational Technical High School has led to suspensions, resignations and terminations, according to the city solicitor.
Solicitor Edward M. Pikula revealed the disciplinary action meted out during a meeting with city councilors and school department officials.
The city officials then went into executive session for the purpose of updating the council on the investigation, and potential criminal and civil action, and disciplinary action involving the alleged financial irregularities found at Putnam, Pikula said.
The issue has been investigated for a number of months led by Mark Ianello, the city's director of internal audits.
The investigation was discussed at a meeting of the City Council Audit Committee on Thursday afternoon, chaired by City Councilor Timothy J. Rooke.
Pikula told councilors that any specific details revealed during the executive session must be kept confidential during the ongoing investigation.
The new principal at Putnam found some irregularities last summer, Pikula said.