Warwick superintendent recommends firing of Wyman principal

WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — The superintendent of Warwick Public Schools, Lynn Dambruch, is recommending that the district fires the principal of Wyman Elementary School.

Ronald Celio was placed on administrative leave on April 8, following an incident when he allegedly restrained a student, Dambruch said.

“Over the last month, our District’s Director of Human Resources has led a formal investigation, reviewed by both myself and our leadership team, following an incident involving Wyman Elementary School Principal Celio and the restraint of a student,” the superintendent said.

The Department of Youth and Family Services has been notified of the incident, as has the Rhode Island Department Education.

“This is a difficult decision but with a heavy heart, I am recommending to the Warwick School Committee that Mr. Celio be terminated from his position. The safety and well-being of every child attending Wyman Elementary School and all of our Warwick Public Schools is paramount, and my recommendation is consistent with this belief and made with our students in mind,” Dambruch continued.