PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — North Penn School District officials are apologizing after a photo of a teacher taping a mask to a student’s face made the rounds on social media.
District officials called it inappropriate and unacceptable. They said they understand taping a mask to a student’s face is “concerning,” and they apologize that it happened.
They said it is being addressed with the Pennfield Middle School teacher, but they explained that personnel matters are private.
The photo was posted on the “North Penn Stronger Together” Facebook page, which was the page for Republican school board candidates. That page now claims to be non-partisan.
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You can read a full statement from the school district below:
An image taken in one of our classrooms last week and circulating on social media does not represent the universal values that the North Penn School District strives to instill in both our students and staff. After an immediate investigation, it was determined that while the incident was isolated and no malice was intended, the actions of the teacher were entirely inappropriate and unacceptable, no matter the context.
We understand that the act of taping a mask to a student’s face is concerning to many and apologize that it occurred. The matter is serious and it is being addressed with the employee. However, all personnel and student matters are confidential and no further information can be provided.
