Former Brantford principal placed on peace bond

A former Brantford elementary school principal saw her criminal charges withdrawn on Tuesday in favour of a common law peace bond.Jill Hughes, 45, formerly the principal at Bellview Public School in Brantford, was arrested in October 2025 and charged with assault, assault with a weapon, mischief and uttering threats.The charges resulted in a note attached to Hughes’ profile on the Ontario College of Teachers website, stating they are “relevant to her membership in the College,&rdquo