The School District of Lee County is moving to fire a teacher accused of showing up to work while high on cocaine and letting students use her vape.According to district documents, the school district has filed a petition for termination of employment against Nuria Acuna, a teacher at Island Coast High School in Cape Coral.According to documents, the school district conducted an investigation into Acuna and removed her from the classroom after allegations surfaced. The documents say that on Feb. 13, Acuna showed up to teach while under the influence of cocaine.Students in her class told investigators that Acuna would vape in class and also allowed students to vape in class, sometimes letting the students use her personal vape. Acuna also sold drinks and chips to students from her classroom, the documents said.Lee County Schools Superintendent Denise Carlin has endorsed the recommendation to fire Acuna, stating that she violated multiple ethical codes.Acuna is currently suspended without pay until a hearing scheduled for Nov. 4.Count on Gulf Coast News to keep you updated with the latest in this developing story.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. —
The School District of Lee County is moving to fire a teacher accused of showing up to work while high on cocaine and letting students use her vape.
According to district documents, the school district has filed a petition for termination of employment against Nuria Acuna, a teacher at Island Coast High School in Cape Coral.
According to documents, the school district conducted an investigation into Acuna and removed her from the classroom after allegations surfaced. The documents say that on Feb. 13, Acuna showed up to teach while under the influence of cocaine.
Students in her class told investigators that Acuna would vape in class and also allowed students to vape in class, sometimes letting the students use her personal vape. Acuna also sold drinks and chips to students from her classroom, the documents said.
Lee County Schools Superintendent Denise Carlin has endorsed the recommendation to fire Acuna, stating that she violated multiple ethical codes.
Acuna is currently suspended without pay until a hearing scheduled for Nov. 4.
Count on Gulf Coast News to keep you updated with the latest in this developing story.
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