Lyndon USD 421 superintendent arrested on child endangerment charge, obstruction

LYNDON (KSNT) - The superintendent of USD 421 in Lyndon was arrested last week and is now on administrative leave.

The Lyndon Jail reports Brad Marcotte was arrested by the Lyndon Police Department (LPD) on Oct. 18 on charges of child endangerment and interference with a law enforcement officer. Marcotte was booked and released the same day after paying a $2,500 bond.

A press release from USD 421 said the school board had voted to place Marcotte on administrative leave following the arrest.

"We want to thank our staff for acting quickly and following safety procedures to protect students and keep them out of harm's way," the press release signed by Board President Bryant Derley said.

27 News is requesting additional information on the arrest from the LPD. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

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