Two teachers have been suspended from a Texas elementary school after allegedly giving students special “stickers” to make them sleep.
According to the Spring Independent School District, the incident occurred on September 24, and the teachers involved were “immediately removed from the classroom,” pending a police investigation.
“Northgate Elementary administration was notified by a parent that their child was given a sleeping aid patch in the classroom by their teacher,” a statement shared with The Independent read.
“Upon learning of the allegation the teachers in that classroom were immediately removed and placed on administrative leave.” The district added that “as a precautionary measure,” two paraprofessionals in the classroom had also been placed on administrative leave.
“The safety of our students is our highest priority, and we take every allegation of misconduct seriously,” the statement added.
However, angry parents at the school claim they were only formally notified by the school about the investigation two weeks after the alleged incident occurred.