JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A new principal has been named at Raines High School to replace the principal who was forced to resign for lying to police.
Tony Bellamy will take over at the school for the rest of the school year.
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Bellamy is currently the secondary turnaround cluster chief, overseeing two turnaround high schools. He will keep doing that while serving as Raines principal.
Bellamy has been working for Duval County Public Schools since 1997 and has been an educator for more than 23 years. He was once principal at First Coast High School.
"Mr. Bellamy has the leadership skills necessary to continue the path of success at Raines High School," Superintendent Ed Pratt-Dannals said in a news release. "His familiarity with the students, community, teachers and staff is an asset to Raines during this time of transition."
George Maxey had to step down last week as Raines principal. School district officials said he tried to cover up a theft on campus.
Bradford High School football players said items were stolen from their locker room while they were visiting for a playoff game last month.
Three students have been charged in those thefts.