DETROIT (WXYZ) — Parents at a local school in Detroit are demanding answers about the whereabouts of their principal.
Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy has around 800 students, according to their website.
Principal Jeffrey Robinson has overseen the African-centered school for years, but parents are wondering if and when he will return.
"I thought well, maybe he's on vacation because principals work all year round but then when I started noticing, wait a minute,” parent Tajuanna Brown said.
The last time parents say they saw the principal in the building was Jan. 31 and have gotten no answers about why.
"I feel like he's missing. I want to put up flyers. Where is our principal? parent Aiesha Brown said.
Parent Tanisha Adkins says the school hasn’t been the same and neither has her student, which is why they’ve been pushing for answers.
“We're a family here and when you have a family member missing, you are concerned," Adkins said.
It’s why she reached out to 7 News Detroit for helping getting answers.
Hear more from Tanisha Adkins in the video player below:
“I just wanted answers since I’m not able to get answers on my own, so I needed extra help getting answers,” Adkins said.
A spokesperson with Detroit Public Schools Community District sent us a statement about Robinson:
Principal Robinson was placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation regarding verified misconduct. There is no additional information to report at this time. The Superintendent and School Board will decide disciplinary action shortly.
Adkins wished the information came sooner and more directly.
“Frustrating because I feel like the district themselves could’ve came and told us or at least sent a representative to tell us. I shouldn’t have had to reach out to the media,” Adkins said.
The lack of details being shared about what the district is calling verified misconduct is also frustrating for parent Aiesha Brown.
"The lack of communication with the district is causing speculation and rumors around this subject," Aiesha Brown said.
They plan to attend Tuesday night’s board meeting to express their concerns.
