Principal investigated when paddling leaves bruises

The Department of Children?s Services launched an investigation into the disciplinary action at the K-8 Algood School after the boy?s parents reported the spanking to authorities.

Algood School principal Leann Taylor told the Herald-Citizen that she is on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation into the incident, which happened last week.

Putnam County school officials declined to discuss the case and said they can?t publicly talk about individual personnel matters.

Taylor said she is confident she followed required procedures in the disciplinary matter and that when the investigation is complete she will be returned to her post.

?This is just protocol, and everyone is working cooperatively to make sure the proper procedures were followed, and I can assure you they were,? Taylor said.