UPDATE: 1/17 5PMPropel Schools says the two staff members who were previously placed on leave for making inappropriate posts on social media regarding news reports about President Trump and Iran have now been let go from their positions. In an updated statement, the school said that after a formal review, the two employees are no longer employed with the district. “We want to be clear that Propel Schools rejects any suggestion of harm or violence toward anyone,” the updated statement read. “Such sentiments are incompatible with our values and with the responsibility entrusted to educators who serve children and families.”The district continued, saying, “Our focus remains on the safety and well-being of our scholars and on upholding the professionalism and trust our community expects.”PREVIOUS: Two employees from a local school have been placed on leave after the district said they made inappropriate posts on social media regarding news reports about President Trump and Iran. In a statement from Propel Schools, officials said a formal investigation was intitated and the administrators were immediately placed on leave after the posts were brought to the district’s attention. “We are taking this situation seriously and will take appropriate action based on the findings of that investigation,” the school said in a statement. “Any suggestion of harm or violence toward any human being is completely unacceptable and does not reflect the values of Propel Schools.”The statement continues, saying, “We serve children and families, and professionalism, safety, and respect are expectations for all staff.”It is unclear which school the employees worked at or their roles. Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.
UPDATE: 1/17 5PM
Propel Schools says the two staff members who were previously placed on leave for making inappropriate posts on social media regarding news reports about President Trump and Iran have now been let go from their positions.
In an updated statement, the school said that after a formal review, the two employees are no longer employed with the district.
“We want to be clear that Propel Schools rejects any suggestion of harm or violence toward anyone,” the updated statement read. “Such sentiments are incompatible with our values and with the responsibility entrusted to educators who serve children and families.”
The district continued, saying, “Our focus remains on the safety and well-being of our scholars and on upholding the professionalism and trust our community expects.”
PREVIOUS:
Two employees from a local school have been placed on leave after the district said they made inappropriate posts on social media regarding news reports about President Trump and Iran.
In a statement from Propel Schools, officials said a formal investigation was intitated and the administrators were immediately placed on leave after the posts were brought to the district’s attention.
“We are taking this situation seriously and will take appropriate action based on the findings of that investigation,” the school said in a statement. “Any suggestion of harm or violence toward any human being is completely unacceptable and does not reflect the values of Propel Schools.”
The statement continues, saying, “We serve children and families, and professionalism, safety, and respect are expectations for all staff.”
It is unclear which school the employees worked at or their roles.
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