Hillhouse High Assistant Principal Placed on Leave Amid Investigation
Hillhouse High School Assistant Principal Daniel Bonet has been placed on administrative leave in New Haven following an investigation by the Department of Children and Families and the New Haven Police Department into an allegation.
Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 3, 2026 — Daniel Bonet, an assistant principal at Hillhouse High School in New Haven, has been placed on administrative leave. This action follows an investigation initiated by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in coordination with the New Haven Police Department.
The investigation is reportedly centered on an allegation. Details regarding the nature of the allegation have not been publicly disclosed at this time. The specific timeline for when the investigation began or when Mr. Bonet was placed on leave was not immediately available.
Administrative leave is a status where an employee is temporarily removed from their regular duties while an investigation or disciplinary process is underway. It does not necessarily imply guilt but is a procedural step taken by employers to ensure operational continuity or to facilitate investigations.
Hillhouse High School is a public secondary school located in New Haven, Connecticut. The Department of Children and Families is a state agency responsible for the welfare and safety of children. The New Haven Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city of New Haven.
The specific outcomes of the investigation, including any findings or subsequent actions, have not yet been released. The duration of Mr. Bonet’s administrative leave is also not specified. Further information is expected as the investigation progresses.
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