Dade County High School principal arrested on sexual misconduct charges

The principal of Dade County High School has been arrested and charged with improper sexual contact, according to the Dade County Sheriff's Office.Deputies arrested Joseph "Brent" Cooper on two counts of improper sexual contact by an employee, agent, or foster parent. Cooper serves as the principal at Dade County High School.According to sheriff's officials, the investigation was launched after a high school resource officer received information regarding allegations of possible misconduct.Authorities described the case as an active and developing investigation.Following the arrest, Dade County School District Superintendent Josh Ingle sent a letter to families Thursday confirming the district was notified of the sheriff's office investigation earlier in the day. Ingle stated that Cooper was immediately placed on administrative leave pending further information.During Cooper's absence, two assistant principals will oversee daily high school operations with additional support from distr