APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – An Appleton East High School teacher has been placed on leave after allegedly pushing a student during an argument.
Appleton police say the incident happened in the weight room of the school January 23rd.
After interviewing student witnesses and reviewing the school’s surveillance video of the incident, police say their investigation shows the 48-year-old teacher had physically grabbed and pushed a student during a verbal argument.
The incident was reported by faculty shortly after it happened.
The student was not injured.
The school district released the following statement Tuesday:
The Appleton Area School District has concluded a separate, parallel investigation to the Appleton Police Department’s investigation of the January 23rd incident that occurred at Appleton East High School involving a teacher.The District is proceeding appropriately based on the facts of the situation. The staff member is currently on leave.An additional statement will be released at the conclusion of the matter.
Police say they are recommending a disorderly conduct charge against the teacher.
