Avery ISD letter addresses report about misconduct
By LOU ANTONELLI
Managing Editor
Avery ISD Supt. Debbie Drew last week released a
letter addressing allegations of inappropriate contact between a teacher and a
student.
The letter of March 8 was addressed to Kenny
Mitchell, publisher of the Bowie County Citizens Tribune in New Boston and
later released.
In it, Drew states: “Avery Independent School
District recently received information regarding alleged inappropriate contact
between a former employee and a former student.
“Thereafter, the employee voluntarily resigned his
employment in the District citing reasons unrelated to the aforementioned
allegations, which resignation became effective March 5, 2018. Since Avery ISD
was only recently informed of the alleged inappropriate conduct involving the
former employee, we have not issued any prior statements related to same.
“Given the seriousness of the allegations, Avery ISD
would like to reassert the District's foremost commitment to providing a safe
learning environment for all students. Moreover, Avery ISD expects each
individual educator and employee to conduct oneself with integrity and to be a
model of excellence for students.
“As a final matter, the district will continue to
cooperate fully with the appropriate investigative authorities, as well as
ensuring compliance with all laws and Board policies,”
Drew was unavailable for further comment as a result
of the school district being on spring break.
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