TECUMSEH, Okla. — The Tecumseh Public Schools district announced Wednesday that three senior staff members at Tecumseh High School are on administrative leave while a joint investigation by Tecumseh Police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation proceeds.
Principal Jaime Griggs, athletic director Casi Bays and school counselor Erin Meyers were placed on leave following the district’s decision to expand the inquiry that originally focused on head football coach Randon Lowe. The district emphasized that the leave is not disciplinary; it is intended to allow the investigation to be conducted with fidelity and to protect the integrity of the process for everyone involved.
Background of the investigation
In September, Tecumseh Police Chief J.R. Kidney confirmed that a criminal investigation had been opened after four students made allegations against Coach Lowe. The accusations first surfaced in 2025 and were supplemented by additional claims in 2026. No arrests have been made and no charges have been filed at this time.
Coach Lowe, who has been with Tecumseh for two years after serving as offensive coordinator in Midwest City, was placed on administrative leave at the end of September while the investigation remains active.
District response and interim leadership
Superintendent Robert Kinsey wrote to families explaining that the investigation now includes the three additional district employees. He reiterated that the leave is non‑disciplinary and that the district is fully cooperating with both law‑enforcement agencies.
To maintain continuity, assistant principals Rodney Buss and Tarek Aissaoui will share leadership responsibilities at the high school. Justin Wood, the district’s communications director, will serve as acting athletic director, and Brittney Honsinger will support counseling services for students.
Classes, extracurricular activities and athletic schedules will continue as planned. Counselors are available for any student who needs support during this period.
Community reaction
Police Chief Kidney said the district acted appropriately by placing the administrators on leave, noting that “the three that were placed on administrative leave today may not have handled the case the way it needed to be handled.” He added that the district’s cooperation is essential to a thorough investigation.
Parents and community members have expressed concern about student safety and the handling of the allegations. The district has pledged to keep families informed as new information becomes available.
Next steps
The joint investigation by Tecumseh Police and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation will continue. Until the inquiry is concluded, the district will maintain the current interim leadership structure and provide counseling resources to students and staff.
Original reporting: Oklahoma City News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
