Facts: Client hired firm after she was put on leave by her school district. The district placed her on paid leave to finish out the remainder of the school year. CA was placed on leave after it was alleged that she pushed a student down a flight of steps. CA provided a statement prior to hiring the firm and admitted to touching the student during an argument.
Outcome: The firm contacted the lead investigator with the district regarding the matter. The firm provided a supplemental statement wherein it was explained that CA never pushed, pulled, shoved or aggressively maneuvered any student. Within the supplemental statement it was clarified that after asking the student to exit the classroom due to disruptive and behavioral issues, CA placed her hand on the student’s shoulders and due to the stairs in her classroom, guarded the student around the stairs as to avoid any injury and then directed him out of the classroom and through the door. No injury or other incident occurred. After review of the supplemental statement, CA was removed from leave and scheduled to return to the classroom at the start of the next school year. No report to TEA was made.