Tay Anderson says he will step away from his Denver school board duties until the completion of an independent investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against him.
However, Anderson will continue to vote on key matters, including the hiring of the next superintendent at the board’s June 3 meeting, according to a statement from the Denver school board.
The board statement raises questions about what it means for Anderson to step away.
“These unsubstantiated false allegations have caused a great deal of trauma to our entire district, and our students deserve better,” Anderson on Sunday. “These false claims have put my family and I in harm’s way, and now as a father and son, I must protect those I love first, therefore I will be stepping back from everyday board functions until the completion of the independent investigation.”
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Statement from Director Anderson:
— Auon’tai M. Anderson (@AuontaiAnderson)
