Arlington school employee on leave after allegedly tying up students, taping their mouths
An Arlington elementary school employee is on leave after allegedly tying up some students with string and putting tape on their mouths, officials said.
The incident involves an employee at Goodman Elementary School and was reported to the district Friday, Arlington ISD officials said in a statement Tuesday. The district is investigating the report.
District and campus administrators contacted the parents of affected students on Friday to let them know about the allegations, according to officials.
The district didn’t identify the educator or give the age of the students.
“We appreciate the understanding and patience of our school community and encourage any students or parents with concerns to contact the school administration,” officials said in the statement.
District staff are still gathering information, and no police report has been filed or criminal investigation initiated, an Arlington police spokesperson said.
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