Aaron Zupka, the athletic director at Milford High School, has found himself on administrative leave following allegations and an accompanying third-party investigation. Zupka, who has held his position since 2019, is at the center of claims that he failed to take adequate measures in reporting an alleged sexual relationship between a coach and several female students. According to a report by The Enquirer, concerns about such misconduct were reportedly brought to Zupka's attention as early as 2024.
Details surrounding the specifics of the allegations remain somewhat veiled, but the gravity of the situation is underscored by the school district's decision to involve The Ennis Britton Consulting Group for a thorough investigation. Despite the ongoing inquiry, the district's spokesperson conveyed to WCPO that "His placement was not due to concerns related to student safety, staff conflict or financial matters, but rather for other personnel reasons." Information regarding the investigation's findings or any related correspondence remains pending as requests have been submitted to the school district for access to these documents.
The situation has polarized the community, with public comment at a recent school board meeting illustrating the divide. On one hand, residents like Dustin Faulkner voiced support for the school's handling of the situation, telling LOCAL12, “You either value our children, their safety, their mental health, and their physical well-being, or you stand among the monsters that we fight.” Conversely, Conor Peck, Milford High School's lacrosse coach, came to Zupka's defense, expressing his belief in Zupka's character and leadership.
The district's silence on the results or legitimacy of the accusations raises questions and leaves the door open to speculation within the community. Concerns are amplified by the originally stated nature of Zupka's administrative leave, which, according to a school board spokesperson, reported by WCPO, did not pertain to student safety or financial matters but to other undisclosed personnel issues. The Ennis Britton Consulting Group, not protected by attorney-client privilege, is known to provide leadership training and not legal services—a distinction that may hold relevance as the district navigates through this crisis.
