KENILWORTH, N.J. (AP) โ The New Jersey school superintendent accused of repeatedly defecating on another high schoolโs track has resigned.
The Star-Ledger of Newark reports the Kenilworth school board accepted Thomas Tramagliniโs resignation Thursday. In an email and voicemail sent to staff, the board said it became clear his continued service became โtoo much of a distraction.โ
Tramaglini is charged with public defecation, lewdness and littering.
Authorities say surveillance video caught Tramaglini in late April following an early-morning run at Holmdel High School. Police said staff members were watching to see whoโd been leaving human feces on the property.
His lawyer issued a statement saying Tramaglini will continue to fight the allegations and his resignation should not โbe construed as an acknowledgement of guilt.โ
A court hearing is pending.
