BARNESVILLE, Ga. — A paraprofessional at a Georgia primary school has been removed from campus amid an ongoing investigation into allegations involving the employee’s conduct, according to school officials.
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In a statement released Monday, Lamar County Schools said it is cooperating with the Barnesville Police Department and the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services.
School officials said they began an internal review and notified DFCS after learning of the allegations. The Lamar County Primary School employee was removed from campus and has not returned since, according to the district.
“The safety, welfare, and well-being of our students remain the district’s highest priority,” the district said in its statement.
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Lamar County Schools said it takes all allegations involving student safety seriously and will continue cooperating with authorities as the investigation moves forward.
The district declined to provide additional details, citing the ongoing investigation and the privacy of those involved.
The employee’s identity was not released.
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