Rocky River School District Employee Arrested

Maintenance worker placed on leave following misconduct concerns

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Rocky River City School District announced that one of its employees has been arrested by the Rocky River Police Department. The non-teaching, classified employee was placed on paid administrative leave on February 5th following concerns related to employee misconduct, and has now been arrested, though the charges are not connected to current Rocky River students.

Why it matters

The arrest of a school district employee, even one not directly involved with students, raises concerns about the vetting and oversight processes in place to ensure the safety of students and staff. This incident may prompt the district to review its policies and procedures around employee misconduct allegations.

The details

According to the district's superintendent, Adham Schirg, the employee was a maintenance worker and high school supplemental position staff member who was placed on paid administrative leave on February 5th after concerns were raised about employee misconduct. The police have now conducted an arrest of this employee, though the charges are not related to current Rocky River students.

  • The employee was placed on paid administrative leave on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
  • The arrest by Rocky River Police Department occurred on Friday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Adham Schirg

Superintendent of the Rocky River City School District.

Rocky River Police Department

The law enforcement agency that conducted the arrest of the school district employee.

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What they’re saying

“the non-teaching, classified employee was placed on paid administrative leave from their maintenance and high school supplemental positions on Thursday, February 5, following concerns related to an employee misconduct.”

— Adham Schirg, Superintendent (cleveland.com)

“this is an active police matter, and the employee will remain on paid administrative leave at this time.”

— Adham Schirg, Superintendent (cleveland.com)

What’s next

The district is cooperating with law enforcement officials as the investigation into the employee's misconduct continues.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of thorough vetting and oversight of all school district employees, even those not directly involved with students, in order to maintain a safe and secure learning environment.