TERRE HAUTE, Ind – The Vigo County School Corporation announced Saturday that it is moving forward with procedures to terminate the contract of Dr. Daniel Tanoos, according to a news release from Superintendent Dr. Robert Haworth and the corporation.
Superintendent Robert Haworth released the following statement:
“Vigo County School Corporation is moving forward with procedures to cancel the contract of Dr. Daniel Tanoos. This process will include giving Dr. Tanoos the opportunity to be interviewed by the Vigo County School Corporation and its legal counsel as required by law. We are also beginning an internal review of school finance policies and purchasing procedures.”
Tanoos is currently on paid administrative leave from his current position as director of safety and security for the school system.
He is facing three bribery charges for allegedly accepting and asking for gifts such as concert tickets and meals from Energy Systems Group which has received millions of dollars in contracts for work on school corporation buildings.
Tanoos has also bee suspended from his position of special deputy with the Vigo County Sheriff’s Department.
His trial is set for December 6th in Marion County Court.