Swampscott principal resigns following conduct allegations

SWAMPSCOTT, Mass. — The principal of Swampscott High School resigned Wednesday after allegations of inappropriate conduct on school computers.

A letter from the superintendent was sent home to students Wednesday about Principal Edward Rozmiarek's resignation, which is effective immediately. He was placed on administrative leave last week.

Superintendent Pamela Angelakis said that Rozmiarek's had engaged in conduct that she deemed inappropriate on school issued computers.

Rozmiarek came to Swampscott from Lowell in 2013 where he served as headmaster of Lowell High School for three years, until his contract was not renewed. He's also worked in the North Reading and Mansfield school systems.

Angelakis said that none of the allegations involved any Swampscott students or school district employees. She said that she was not going to give any further details about the alleged inappropriate conduct, due to legal reasons.

Angelakis declined any further comment when FOX25 contacted her.

Parents want to know more information.

Parent Barbard Yasi said, "I'm just kind of looking forward to finding out what happened within the next few days."

Another parent, Marina Joseph, said, "I need to find out more details before I actually know how to react."

The district sent us a copy of the memo sent to parents, which read, in part: "The superintendent recently learned about conduct she deemed inappropriate through the high school computers."

It went on to say, "None of the allegations to this point ever involved any Swampscott students or any other Swampscott school district employees or officials."

Student Julia Martin said, "It was kind of expected just from the rumors going on, I mean that's probably the best thing that happened I guess."

"It's just upsetting because it's hard enough raising teenagers today and you want them to have good role models so it's upsetting that the the principal obviously wasn't," Yasi said.

Another student Christian Long said, "I'm very disappointed. It's disheartening to hear."

FOX25 obtained a police log that showed both Beverly and State Police went to Rozmiarek's Beverly home, but State Police would not confirm any investigation.

Student Julia Martin said, "I don't really know, but the things I've heard, they're just awful."

We went to Rozmiarek's home Wednesday for comment, but didn't get a response.

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