HAYFIELD, Minn. – The superintendent of Hayfield schools, Gregg Slaathuag, advised oarents about the high school principal being sought on a criminal complaint but was vague on the charges. Slaathuag’s message:
“Hayfield School District is aware of the pending criminal charges regarding Grant Klennert, an employee of the School District. The School District takes the safety and security of our students very seriously and has been cooperating and will continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement in its investigation. Grant Klennert is currently on administrative leave. This is the extent of the information the School District can provide about this matter at this time. All further data is classified as private or confidential pursuant to state and/or federal law.”
School profile
Hayfield. population 1,300, is 25 miles southwest of Rochester. The school djstrict has two schools:
> Elementary for PK-5. 290 students.
> Secondary for 6-12. 370 students.