Union Grove High School superintendent placed on unpaid leave following child pornography charges

The Union Grove Union High School Board of Education has placed Superintendent Thomas Johnson on an unpaid leave of absence after he was charged with two counts of possession of child pornography and amid allegations that he had inappropriate contact with previous students.The board has named Tom Blair as the interim administrative head of the school district at this time.The Union Grove Union High School Board of Education released the following statement about the ongoing investigation into Johnson:"We recognize that this situation has been deeply troubling for our school community. The safety and wellbeing of our students and staff remain our highest priority, and we are committed to ensuring our school continues to be a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for all.Additional mental health supports are now in place for students and staff who may need assistance during this difficult time. We encourage anyone who needs support to reach out to our school counseling team.The dis