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Former Colorado 'Superintendent Of The Year' Under Investigation

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) - CBS4 has learned the superintendent of the Boulder Valley School District is under investigation.

A letter sent to staff says Bruce Messinger is on paid leave pending the outcome of the probe.

The letter only says it involves a personnel matter.

"We are confident that you will continue to make the well-being and learning of all students your first priority as you have always done," the letter to BVSD staff stated.

The district expects the investigation to take about a month.

Messinger was named the Colorado Superintendent of the Year for 2016.

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