A San Leandro teacher has been removed from the classroom after a recording surfaced of him allegedly spewing threats at his students in a long rant.
In a video circulating on social media, the Bancroft Middle School teacher is heard speaking to his class about a student he said was misbehaving. He then references his past work with the military before telling the class he had allegedly "shot kids" younger than that student.
"I've been through three tours in combat in the most dangerous places on Earth, and I am not in a position to let some kid talk back to me. Period. That's just how it is. I have shot kids younger than him," the teacher states.
Later in the video the teacher, who has not yet been identified, is heard saying the students are "lucky things have changed." "You're lucky things have changed out here. I can't put my hands on you and take you out of here," he said.
In response to the recordings, San Leandro Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Michael McLaughlin released a statement announcing an investigation into the teacher.
"I am writing to make you aware of an incident that has been brought to our attention regarding inappropriate statements made by a teacher at Bancroft Middle School to students in their class," he wrote. "The district is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident and in doing so, the personnel involved have been removed from the classroom. Additionally, the Bancroft students, staff, and families who have been affected by this incident are also being supported in processing this concerning event."
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to share it with the Bancroft administration. The superintendent also asked that people on social media avoid reposting any videos or audio recordings for student privacy considerations.
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