The superintendent of Rochester's schools has been placed on paid administrative leave. A letter dated Monday from board of education president Amy Reynolds and acting superintendent Suzanne Keller cited an investigation against Dan W. Cox, though it did not offer specifics.

Rochester Superintendent Dan W. Cox has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation. The announcement was made in a memo sent to parents Monday. No other details were given. The memo said it is the police of the district and board of education not to discuss pending investigations and personnel matters.

After more than 15 months of waiting to see if the separation would become official, the school community can turn the page on what some called a negative chapter.