The Rochester Teachers Association says that a student safety investigation is underway following an incident in the district.
RTA President Adam Urbanski says union attorneys advised him not to comment on the investigation while it is underway.
The Rochester Board of Education says it was made aware of recent media reports regarding student safety. It says allegations of this nature warrant a careful review and they will continue to monitor the situation.
BOE President Camille Simmons, in a statement, said that the district is taking this situation very seriously.
“The Rochester Board of Education has been made aware of recent stories in the media concerning the safety of students within the school system. We take these matters extremely seriously, as the safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority.
While the Board of Education does not oversee the day-to-day administrative or investigative processes, we expect that all appropriate policies, procedures, and legal requirements are being followed thoroughly and without delay. Allegations of this nature warrant careful review, and we trust that the proper authorities are conducting a comprehensive and impartial examination.
We are committed to supporting a safe learning environment for every student and will continue to monitor this situation in accordance with our governance role. Matters of this nature warrant careful examination, and we understand that appropriate review is being conducted. We are unable to provide additional details or comments at this time.”
Details on what type of incident took place are unclear at this time.
Spectrum News 1 has reached out to the Rochester City School District for more information.