LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Two teachers have been pulled from the classroom in Mt. Washington as police investigations are underway.
Bullitt County Schools Superintendent Jesse Bacon sent letters to parents at Crossroads Elementary School. That's where a male teacher was removed from the classroom before spring break and a female teacher was just removed from the classroom Thursday.
According to the letters, the district is assigning a different teacher to their classes for an undetermined period of time.
"While we cannot provide specific details regarding personnel matters, please be assured that this decision has been made in the best interest of your child, the students in this classroom, and any involved personnel," Bacon said.
The superintendent said the two teachers were reassigned to non-teaching duties, pending the results of the investigations because of separate and unrelated allegations.
BCPS said it's conducting internal investigations into the allegations. Mt. Washington Police said it has an active investigation into the first teacher and an investigation into the second teacher started Thursday.
BCPS isn't releasing the names of the teachers, or providing specific details about the allegations.
Bacon issued the following statement:
"As a result of separate and unrelated allegations, two teachers at Crossroads Elementary School have been reassigned to administrative, non-teaching duties, pending the results of the investigations. Reassignment or separation from existing duties is a precautionary measure, routinely utilized until investigations conclude for both the welfare of our students and any staff involved. It would be inappropriate to draw any conclusions from the reassignment of staff as certainly none will be made by the undersigned until all the facts are in. Meanwhile, guest (substitute) teachers are currently in the affected classrooms to ensure continuity of education for our students. With any school matter such as this, there are frequent inaccuracies and unjustified conclusions found in uninformed social media posts. We will make all appropriate, non-confidential information available as soon as possible. Please be assured that these decisions were made with the utmost concern for the integrity of our educational environment. We remain committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all our students and appreciate the support of our community."
WDRB News has a pending open records request in for the teachers who are under investigation.
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