DALTON, NE — Leyton's superintendent is on paid administrative leave, according to school board president Suzy Ernest. 

Ernest did not comment further on the matter.

News Channel Nebraska had received a report that superintendent Chris Geary walked out of the building on Tuesday.

According to Leyton Public Schools' website, a special meeting of the school board has been scheduled for Friday, January 22nd. Although the agenda has not yet been finalized for Friday's meeting, the working agenda currently lists appointing an interim superintendent as an item for the school board to take action on. 

A draft of the interim superintendent contract has also been posted to the district's website. The draft of the contract names Dana Jeppson as the person in line to take the position. The draft also states the interim superintendent will take over starting Friday. 

Geary has not responded for a request for comment from News Channel Nebraska.

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