Oak Point Elementary School families had openly wondered for months why Principal Chris Rogers had abruptly left his role last November, but the district repeatedly said that it could not share any information about the situation.
Rogers, who resigned as principal earlier this year, was the subject of a police investigation in late 2024, according to a redacted report obtained through a public records request. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office reviewed the case and declined to file charges.
Despite the fact that no charges were filed, after several parents accessed the police report and shared it on social media on May 5, the resulting furor prompted a formal response from the district assuring them that student safety was their top priority and that it had followed all mandated procedures in the case.
The Eden Prairie Police Department opened the investigation on Nov. 11, 2024. That date also marked Rogers’ final day in the office, according to Eden Prairie Schools. The case was submitted to prosecutors in early 2025. On Feb. 4, the county attorney’s office formally declined to pursue charges.
“In every case, our attorneys must assess whether potential charges are likely to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt to a jury at trial,” the office said in a March statement to Eden Prairie Local News. “If that standard is not cleared, charges will be declined.”
No arrest was made in connection with the investigation.
Rogers had served as Oak Point’s principal since 2022. The district informed families of his resignation in a Feb. 7 message and announced a search for his replacement. Officials have not commented on the reason for his leave or resignation, citing personnel data privacy laws.
Reached by phone in March, Rogers confirmed his identity, said he was on vacation, and indicated he would return the call. He did not respond to a follow-up inquiry. The district confirmed he remains on payroll through the end of the 2024-25 school year.
School district message to Oak Point families
In a message sent to Oak Point families on May 5, the Eden Prairie School District said it was aware that a police report was being shared on social media regarding an investigation at Oak Point Elementary.
“This has understandably raised some questions, and we want to assure families we responded to all police requests immediately and followed all mandated reporting procedures,” the district said. “If there were any concerns about students or if they were mentioned in the investigation, those families were contacted by the police department or school district.”
The district said that it cooperated fully in the police investigation, and acted as fast and shared as much as it was able given Minnesota privacy laws that limit what types of information can be shared about employees or students. This includes being legally restricted from sharing the police report or any information included within it.
“We know that doesn’t make things feel better, but it is an important part of our reality,” the district said. “We would prefer that we had broader authority to share information with all families in these types of situations, regardless of whether their child is involved, but the legal limitations do not give us that option.”
Ultimately, the district said, “Our highest priority is always student safety. It is our understanding that trained investigators examined this matter thoroughly, there were no charges brought and the criminal complaint was denied.”
Since Rogers’ departure, Hernan Moncada, principal of Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion, has served as interim principal. In April, the district announced that Theresa Marty, a veteran educator with South St. Paul Public Schools for the past decade, will take over as principal on July 1.
“Moving forward, we are excited about the leadership Mrs. Marty will bring as our new principal and her vision for coming together as a school community,” the district said.
Editor’s note: Eden Prairie Local News is not publishing specific details from the police report because Chris Rogers was not charged with a crime. Although the report is public, editors determined that disclosing its contents would be inappropriate given the absence of charges. This decision reflects our commitment to fairness, privacy, and due process.
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