MESA, AZ — Two Mesa High School administrators will not be charged after reportedly failing to report an incident in February 2025.
Officials with Mesa Public Schools previously announced that Principal Kirk Thomas and athletic director David Klecka were investigated for failing to follow mandatory reporting requirements.
An internal investigation by district-level staff determined that protocols for reporting suspected crimes were not followed by the two administrators following the incident.
According to Mesa PD, the incident occurred just before 8 p.m. on February 12 after an after-hours soccer game but was not reported to law enforcement until the following day.
Police received reports that three males assaulted a juvenile male at Mesa High School and one of them allegedly pulled out a gun.
The investigating officer spoke with two witnesses but was unable to locate a victim. After several days and multiple attempts, the officer was still unable to contact the alleged victim, officials say.
Mesa police began investigating the delay in reporting and determined charges for failure to report would be submitted against Thomas and Klecka.
On January 23, 2026, the Mesa Prosecutor's Office announced it has declined to file charges after reviewing the evidence, saying the incident was reported to a "School Resource Officer and school administrators, satisfying the legal reporting requirements in effect at the time."
Prior to the January 23 decision, the district investigation determined that "protocols for reporting suspected crimes were not followed." Disciplinary action was taken and the Arizona State Board of Education Investigative Unit was notified.
Officials say Thomas and Klecka were notified over winter break that charges were submitted against them by the Mesa Police Department. They were also placed on paid administrative leave.
On January 12, the Governing Board voted to non-renew the contracts for Thomas and Klecka for the 2026-2027 school year.
