COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – Lexington County School District One has confirmed that a teacher has been placed on leave amid an ongoing investigation into their social media posts.
The school district gave a statement to WIS.
“Lexington One can confirm that a teacher is on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of unprofessional conduct related to social media posts. The district establishes professional standards for employees through Board policy and the employee code of conduct. This review process ensures those standards are upheld while also protecting the constitutional rights and due process guaranteed to employees. Lexington One remains committed to maintaining a professional, respectful learning environment for all students and staff.”
Business and school leaders have become more vigilant in monitoring social media posts from employees following multiple incidents involving threats against high-profile individuals.
State Superintendent of Education, Ellen Weaver, released a statement last week encouraging district officials to investigate “unprofessional educator conduct.”
Attorney General Alan Wilson has also encouraged education officials to monitor employees’ social media posts closely.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned to WIS for the latest details.
Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with WIS. For more free content like this, subscribe to our email newsletter, and download our apps. Have feedback that can help us improve? Click here.
WATCH US LIVE
Watch WIS live during newscasts and Soda City Living in the livestream player below. When WIS is not on the air, the player will feature Gray Media’s Local News Live.