Raytown schools investigating fight between staff member, student
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Raytown School District confirmed it is investigating an altercation between a student and a staff member at one of its high schools Tuesday.
In a letter to the families and parents of students at Raytown and Raytown South High School, the school district said, “A staff member allegedly engaged in a confrontation with a student that was witnessed by other students and recorded.”
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This video has since surfaced on social media and sparked outrage amongst viewers. However, the Raytown School District assured parents and families that administrators and security officers immediately responded and de-escalated the altercation.
The school day continued with no further disruptions, the school district said.
According to Superintendent Dr. Penelope Martin-Knox, the incident does not align with the “values and practices” of students and staff. She said, “Our environments are established to be safe and orderly for students and staff alike and situations such as this will not be tolerated.”
“When matters like this arise, we take swift and appropriate action to bring resolution for all involved. As a result of this matter, the employee has been dismissed from the Raytown School District,” Martin-Knox said.
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No other details have been released about the altercation, and the district said there is no update on disciplinary actions. However, parents and families were reassured that the school would take “any necessary measures as outlined in Board policy.”
There are no details regarding the identity of the staff member or the context surrounding the confrontation. Stay tuned at FOX4 News for the latest updates and information.
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