TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Leon County Schools placed a teacher on leave after a student made an allegation of an \u201cimproper sexual interaction.\u201d <\/p>\n
LCS said this is only an allegation and is being investigated by the school system and local law enforcement. <\/p>\n
According to LCS, the allegations involve a student and teacher at Deerlake Middle School.<\/p>\n
Deerlake Middle Principal Stephen Mills provided an update to a concerned parent via email. In that email, Mills assured the safety and well-being of students is the highest priority. <\/p>\n
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\u201cWhen the school receives any report or concern involving student safety, we follow all required procedures, which include involving the appropriate authorities and ensuring that any necessary steps are taken to protect students and maintain the integrity of any ongoing review,\u201d Mills said.<\/p>\n
The email went on to say that while \u201cinaccurate information may be circulating publicly,\u201d the school is \u201caddressing matters in accordance with legal and professional standards.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mills also said that they understand how quickly rumors can spread, and they are \u201ccurrently reviewing what communication may be appropriate and permissible to share with families.\u201d<\/p>\n
WCTV has reached out for more information and will update when we learn more. <\/p>\n
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