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Knoch Primary School principal's retirement approved amid charges of failing to report abuse

June 8, 2023 / 4:59 AM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh

Knoch Primary School principal retires despite charges

SAXONBURG, Pa. (KDKA) - A local principal charged with failing to report suspected child abuse is no longer with the Knoch School District.

During the June 7 meeting, the board approved Gregory Mandalas' retirement.

Last month, he was charged with not reporting a suspected case of child abuse involving a 6-year-old girl and a 19-year-old man.

Those investigating say that the man is Mandalas' son.

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