Montenegro resigns as Arlington schools superintendent

Arlington Independent School District's superintendent resigned Monday after officials began looking into whether he had violated state laws dealing with the acceptance of honorariums from nonprofits that do business with the district.

The district's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to accept Hector Montenegro's resignation after meeting behind closed doors with their lawyers Monday night.

Board President Jim Ash said Mr. Montenegro will remain on paid administrative leave through July 31.

"This board has not and will not approve a buyout of Mr. Montenegro's contract," Mr. Ash said after the meeting.

Mr. Montenegro started work as superintendent in February. In late June, trustees asked him to produce documentation of his travel and other expenses, as well as explain the extent of his relationship with groups outside the district.

Trustees had voted unanimously last week to place Mr. Montenegro on paid administrative leave during its review of the superintendent's compliance with district and state laws regarding honorariums and travel expenses.

Mr. Montenegro declined to comment. He wasn't present at Monday's meeting.