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LI Middle School Teacher Suspended Due To 'Disturbing' Video: District
The Herricks Board of Education is expected to hold a meeting on Thursday evening.
HERRICKS, NY — A middle school teacher in the Herricks School District has been removed from the classroom following a controversial video.
Dr. Tony Sinanis, Superintendent of Schools, wrote in a message to the families:
"It has come to our attention that there is a video currently circulating on various platforms that allegedly features one of our teachers. We understand that the contents of this video are disturbing and upsetting."
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Sinanis said the district is conducting a "full investigation."
One parent told News 12 that "it has to be something serious if the teacher was removed from the classroom."
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The Board of Education has a meeting scheduled for Thursday evening.
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