The principal of the new Clinton Elementary school has resigned amid an impending investigation by DCFS.

The Clinton School District announced Wednesday morning Clinton Elementary School principal Gary Gullone has resigned his position effective immediately.

Gullone was on administrative leave pending the outcome of a DCFS investigation. He was a part of the Clinton district for 33 years and had previously served as principal of Lincoln Elementary school prior to his role as principal of Clinton Elementary school.

Mary Diener will step in as the acting principal, she was serving as assistant principal to Gullone.

Clinton Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff Holmes will not be making any statements on Gullone's resignation.

DCFS has no comment on the case.