The president of Bishop Miege High School in Roeland Park has been placed on leave while an investigation is conducted into recent reports regarding his ability to manage a safe school environment, the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas announced Friday.

“The executive committee of Bishop Miege High School’s (BMHS) Board of Trustees has placed Phil Baniewicz on administrative leave, effective June 5, 2025,” newly installed Archbishop Shawn McKnight said in a statement posted on the archdiocese’s website Friday morning.

“I support this action of the executive committee for the well-being of the school. Due to recent reports concerning his ability to oversee a safe environment for BMHS, a thorough investigation has been initiated.”

The executive committee of the BMHS board has appointe

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