KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An unidentified teacher, who also served as a coach, resigned from his position at Winnetonka High School, 5815 NE 48th St., in the North Kansas City School District on Thursday, as he’s being investigated by the Clay County Sheriff’s Department.
According to Michelle Cronk, North Kansas City School District spokesperson, the teacher is being investigated for inappropriate use of social media. Cronk said she could not elaborate on what exactly that means.
Cronk said the teacher is not a long-time employee of the district and said she would not identify him because it was currently a ‘personnel issue.’
FOX 4 checked public records late Thursday afternoon and no charges had been filed.
The following is the message sent to parents on Thursday:
Good afternoon. This is Matt Lindsey, principal from Winnetonka High School. I need to inform you that allegations have recently surfaced about a staff member’s inappropriate use of social media. We are taking these allegations very seriously, and the employee is no longer on campus. Local law enforcement and other agencies are conducting an investigation and we are cooperating with their efforts.
Winnetonka High School has high expectations for its staff and students. I can assure you our goal is to foster a safe and secure learning environment.
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