Ex-superintendent was accused of sexual harassment, 'ethnically hostile' behavior

Before he resigned, Hamilton Schools superintendent Tony Orr was accused of sexual harassment, creating an "ethnically hostile and abusive" environment, ordering employees to delete records and improperly influencing the last school board election.

That's according to a letter Attorney John Concannon sent to the attorney representing the Hamilton City School District. Concannon sent the letter in January on behalf of at least two school employees.

The letter also accused Orr of discriminating against special needs students and ordering bad evaluations of staff for personal reasons. 

Shortly after that letter, obtained by The Enquirer, Orr was placed on administrative leave in February. He resigned April 12.

School officials have repeatedly declined to comment on the investigation surrounding Orr, while also claiming records relating to the investigation were not public documents because of attorney-client privilege. 

"We understand that people may still have questions,” Isgro said in the statement when the district announced Orr's resignation. “But, ultimately, this is a personnel matter, and we will honor the privacy of all involved.”

Authorities with law enforcement agencies such as the Hamilton Police Department and Butler County Sheriff's Office have said they did not investigate.

Concannon said Tuesday he hasn't seen the investigative report and was not informed of its findings.

Orr, who could not be reached for comment, will remain on paid administrative leave with the district through July 31. He earns $156,818 annually.

Enquirer media partner Fox19 contributed to this report.