Laurel School District releases statement regarding Superintendent’s DUI arrest

LAUREL, Del. – The Laurel School District has announced that Superintendent Dr. Shawn Larrimore will be away from his duties indefinitely following his DUI arrest over the weekend.

The School District released the following statement on Tuesday:

“The Board of Education is aware of the incident involving Superintendent Dr. Shawn Larrimore, and we take this matter very seriously. The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community are of paramount importance to us.

In light of this incident, Superintendent Dr. Shawn Larrimore will be away from his duties as superintendent for an indefinite amount of time. Disciplinary consequences imposed by the Laurel Board of Education on Dr. Larrimore will not be disclosed publicly per our human resources protocol. The Board will continue to address this matter thoroughly and with utmost diligence.

We are deeply concerned about the allegations outlined in the news article and are committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and accountability within our district leadership. The Board of Education understands the importance of transparency and will provide updates to the community as the need arises.”