The superintendent of northern Michigan’s largest school district is being accused of harassment.
A letter from Traverse City administrators to the school board alleges Superintendent Paul Soma bullies and intimidates female principals.
One allegation describes Soma yelling at a female principal about his authority … repeatedly telling her his title is superintendent.
In another instance Soma allegedly reminds a female principal that she has her job only because of him.
In the letter – which includes five pages of allegations – Soma is characterized as “unprofessional” and “hot-headed.”
The superintendent says the allegations are unfounded.
“I respect every employees right to disagree with my approach and my decisions. That’s a challenge that every leader has to face.”
The T-CAPS board says they will investigate the allegations.
The board is also set to give the superintendent a performance evaluation on Monday where they will decide if they want to renew Soma’s contract.