A Toronto teacher has been placed on homework pending an investigation into an alleged incident in which two students were taped to a chair in class.
In a statement to CTV News Toronto, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) said the incidents occurred in May. According to media reports, the children were students at Seventh Street Junior School in Etobicoke and were glued to their chairs. The school board has not released any further details about the allegations.
A TDSB spokesperson said the school took immediate action when it first learned of the allegations, notifying the board’s employee services department, the Children’s Aid Society and Toronto police.
Both the teacher and the early childhood educator have been placed on homework pending the outcome of the investigation, the board said.
“In the meantime, we have offered social support for students in the affected class,” said Ryan Bird. “These allegations are very serious and, if true, would be completely unacceptable and could result in serious consequences up to and including dismissal.”
Toronto police told CTV News Toronto that the incident is not a criminal matter.
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