CBC Places President Riley on Leave at St Louis School

Christian Brothers College High School placed its president Riley on leave at the boys college preparatory school in St. Louis, Missouri, on October 13, 2026, according to a letter sent to faculty and staff. The board made the decision while stating it was not related to student safety concerns.

The school has not disclosed why Riley was placed on leave, according to First Alert 4. The letter said CBC’s Executive Leadership Team would continue managing the school’s operations during the period.

The CBC board outlined its confidence in the school’s leadership team in the message sent to employees.

"The Board has full confidence in the school’s Executive Leadership Team to ensure the continued effective operation of the school during this time," the CBC board said.

Christian Brothers College High School is a college preparatory school for boys in St. Louis. First Alert 4 said it contacted CBC leadership for additional information and comment after the announcement.