Teacher on Leave for Reportedly Hitting Student with Ruler

BROWNSBORO — A Brownsboro Independent School District teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave after an allegation of striking a student on the arm with a ruler. According to KETK, officials say the student reported the allegation to the campus administration and the teacher was promptly removed from the classroom and placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation. The student was evaluated by campus personnel, and campus administration is working with the parent to coordinate support for the student and parent, according to officials. “The safety of our students is our first priority and we are taking this allegation very seriously,” Superintendent Dr. Chris Moran stated. “An investigation will be conducted to determine what factually has occurred and we will respond accordingly.”