Grand Bay Elementary Principal Placed on Leave Amid Investigation and Parents Outcry

Grand Bay, AL (BuzzReport) — A cloud of uncertainty is hanging over an elementary school in Mobile County after district officials confirmed that a principal has been placed on administrative leave, sparking renewed concerns from parents and the community.

Officials with Mobile County Public School System подтверд that Castlen Elementary School Principal Lisa Overstreet has been removed from her duties pending an investigation. However, the district has not disclosed the reason behind the decision, offering no details about the nature or scope of the inquiry.

The lack of transparency has fueled frustration among parents, many of whom say concerns about the school have been building for over a year. A petition is now circulating among families, calling for changes to school policies, leadership accountability, and improved safety measures for students.

The Buzz Report previously brought attention to safety concerns at the Grand Bay campus, after multiple parents reported issues involving student well-being. At the time, families said their attempts to get answers from school officials went largely unanswered.

Now, those concerns are intensifying. Some parents are accusing the principal of manipulating student grades in an effort to artificially boost standardized testing performance — allegations that, if proven, could carry serious academic and ethical consequences.

As of now, district leaders have not confirmed or denied those claims, and it remains unclear how long the investigation will take or who is overseeing it.

Parents say they are demanding answers — and accountability — as they await further information from school officials.

The Buzz Report will continue to follow this developing story.