Unspecified number of school staff members on leave; parents allege assault occurred

STRASBURG, Colo. (KDVR) — An unspecified number of staff members in the Strasburg school district have been placed on administrative leave, according to an email sent to parents.

FOX31 later received tips from parents who say a student may have been assaulted, although the district has not stated that any such case has occurred. FOX31 obtained a police report showing a complaint listed as a sexual assault involving a child was filed on April 11.

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One parent showed FOX31 the email from the district’s superintendent, which read:

“The safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority in Strasburg School District 31J. Upon becoming aware of a situation that warrants further investigation, we have placed the staff members involved on administrative leave in accordance with district policy. This necessary step allows us to conduct a thorough and fair investigation while maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all…

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