St. Mary Parish Public Schools issued a statement Thursday, November 12, following the arrest of a former district employee in connection with allegations of indecent behavior with a juvenile.
According to the district, administrators were contacted October 26 about allegations of inappropriate text messages exchanged between an employee and a student. School officials said they opened an investigation and notified the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.
The employee is no longer employed by the district. Officials said they will continue cooperating with law enforcement.
The district emphasized that allegations of misconduct involving students will not be ignored or concealed.
“The promise to keep our students safe means it is our responsibility to act—not to look the other way,” Superintendent Sanders said.
Anyone with concerns about student safety or well-being is encouraged to contact school personnel or law enforcement, or submit a report through the district’s online anonymous reporting app.
The district’s statement did not identify the former employee or provide additional details about the arrest.
