The head of the La Salle Félix Aunac Catholic school group in Agen has been suspended from his duties as a precautionary measure. The decision by the Congregation of the Brothers of the Christian Schools was made after receiving a report of alleged inappropriate behavior that reportedly took place at another high school it runs in Bordeaux. The matter has been reported to the judicial authorities. According to the congregation's lawyer, action was taken after being informed of the existence of the report.

School Director Suspended

The director of the La Salle Félix Aunac Catholic school group in the city of Agen in southern France has been removed from his duties by a decision of the congregation managing the school. The educational community and local residents are awaiting explanations in this delicate matter.

Reasons for the Action Taken

The direct reason for applying the preventive measure was the religious congregation receiving a report of possible inappropriate behavior. According to information, these behaviors are alleged to be linked to the suspended director's previous work at the Saint-Genès high school in Bordeaux from 2017 to 2024.

Legal Proceedings and Reaction

The case has already been referred to the judicial authorities, as confirmed by the lawyer representing the congregation. Guided by the principle of precaution, the congregation decided on the immediate removal of the director, taking into account the well-being of students and the institution's reputation.

The head of the La Salle Félix Aunac Catholic school group in Agen has been suspended from his duties by the managing Congregation of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. The decision to remove the director, made on February 5, 2026, is a precautionary measure. It was based on a report of alleged inappropriate behavior that was filed with law enforcement. These behaviors, described by sources as comportements inappropriés, are alleged to be linked to a period when the director worked at another high school run by the same congregation – Saint-Genès La Salle in Bordeaux, where he was employed from 2017 to 2024. The suspension was confirmed on Wednesday by the congregation's lawyer, who stated that the congregation, informed of the existence of the report, applied the principle of precaution. The Congregation of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, also known as the De La Salle Brothers, is a Catholic religious congregation founded in the 17th century by St. John Baptist de La Salle, the patron saint of teachers. For centuries, it has run a network of schools worldwide, focusing on educating youth, especially from disadvantaged backgrounds. According to French media reports, the signals about the events in Bordeaux came from teachers at that school. The congregation took action without waiting for the results of any potential legal proceedings, which is a typical practice in the case of similar, sensitive allegations in the educational environment. The case highlights the procedures used by church institutions in France in response to reports of potential abuse, aiming to act preventively. The decision was made quickly, within days of learning about the report. No details of the alleged acts or potential legal consequences are yet known. The director is temporarily not performing his function in Agen, and the further development of the situation is seen as a temporary removal intended to prevent any potential further incidents and allow for a calm investigation. The director has not publicly commented on the allegations. The local community of Agen and parents of students at La Salle Félix Aunac are awaiting further developments and official statements from both the congregation and the prosecutor's office.

Mentioned People

  • Matthias Pujos — Lawyer representing the Congregation of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, who confirmed the information about the director's suspension.