Northern Michigan high school coach accused of embezzlement

 A northern Michigan teacher and coach is under investigation after being accused of embezzling money.
Jason Leonard, who works at Kingsley High School is now on paid leave.
Kingsley Area Schools Superintendent Keith Smith wrote a letter to Leonard that states:

"...you are hereby placed on paid, non-disciplinary administrative leave pending an investigation into allegations you embezzled money from a youth sports organization."
Smith weighed in on this decision on Wednesday.
"Obviously its a serious situation or we wouldn't have placed the employee on leave," said Smith.
The letter also states:
"...you are not to enter school grounds or attend school events."
"Certainly he's innocent until proven guilty," said Smith. "He has the opportunity to participate in the investigation, but it's just a proven course of action that we have placed him on leave at this time."
Leonard teaches physical education and is the head coach of the high school football team.
Smith said he heard about the accusations a few days ago, but waited to confirm there was actually an investigation.
"The biggest thing for the community and for parents is to understand is that nothing occurred at Kingsley Area Schools and it does not involve the safety or welfare of any person or involve any finances that Kingsley Area Schools is responsible for," said Smith.
Leonard said he cant make any comments on the investigation, but he did emphasize they are "allegations."
"Just reserve judgment," said Smith "There is a process and the police are doing their investigation and hopefully it will come to a good resolution."
Smith said Michigan State Police are conducting the investigation.
Though the allegations are from a youth sports organization that is not associated with the school, Smith said its policy to place him on leave until its resolved.
This Friday the football team will be lead by a temporary head coach.