California high school principal placed on leave after video surfaces of inappropriate dance with mascot

A viral video shows a high school principal engaging in a seemingly risqué dance with the school's mascot during the back-to-school rally. A high school principal in central California has been placed on administrative leave as an investigation is underway into a video showing him dancing in what some have called an inappropriate manner with the school's mascot during a back-to-school rally. The Merced Union High School District shared a statement with Fox News Digital that said Robert Nunes, principal of Buhach Colony High School in Atwater, was on administrative leave effective Aug. 19. The district said this action is in response to an incident at the back-to-school rally on Aug. 16. "The District is conducting a comprehensive review of the situation. While the investigation is ongoing, Mr. Nunes will not be participating in any school-related responsibilities or activities," Viviana Fuentes, director of communications for the school district, said in the statement.