An investigation in underway after a teacher was recorded grabbing and pulling on a young male student at Cleveland Middle School.
The incident reportedly took place on March 1.
The teacher captured in the video is seen yanking the student towards him by the back of his shirt. After attempting to push the child to the ground, the teacher is seen grabbing the child’s leg and forcing him to the floor. Then, the boy is lifted off the ground by his shirt before the video cuts.
Cleveland Independent School District said it is aware of the incident, and the staff member has been removed from the campus and is no longer working in CISD, as reported yesterday in a statement by the district:
Cleveland ISD is aware of an incident regarding a staff member at Cleveland Middle School inappropriately handling a student. Following an investigation, the staff member in question has been removed from the campus and is no longer with CISD.
— Cleveland ISD (@ClevelandISDTX) March 5, 2024