Fenton HS Board votes to release superintendent over handling of sexual misconduct investigation

BENSENVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- A suburban school district voted late Wednesday night to release a superintendent who's been on administrative leave for nearly a year.

The Fenton High School Board approved the release agreement for James Ontengco.

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This is related to his handling of sexual allegations against a former staff member which dated back to 2011.

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The district has also approved a proposal to have a independent firm review the district's actions.