School Employee Fired After Student Left Alone in Classroom

News Summary

A school employee at 81st Street Early Education Center in Shreveport has been fired after leaving a three-year-old special needs student alone in an empty classroom. The child’s mother raised the alarm when her nonverbal autistic son was missing from the bus. An internal investigation has begun as district officials emphasize safety protocols and accountability. The incident has sparked concerns among parents regarding the safety of students, particularly those with special needs.

Shocking Incident in Shreveport: School Employee Fired After Young Student Left Alone

In a concerning turn of events at the 81st Street Early Education Center in Shreveport, a school employee was sent packing, and another found themselves on administrative leave after a serious incident involving a three-year-old special needs student. This incident, which unfolded on a Tuesday after school hours, has sent shockwaves through the local community.

What Happened?

The little one, who is nonverbal with autism, was supposed to ride the bus home that afternoon. However, a rush of panic ensued when he was nowhere to be found on the bus. Fears escalated when the child’s mother, Tekiyah Evans, learned that her son was actually left alone in an empty classroom. After realizing her child was missing, she made her way to the school—only to have to frantically bang on the doors for help.

Fortunately, a school custodian came to the rescue, letting Evans in and helping her reunite with her son, Kyler. The whole incident has raised eyebrows and stirred up concerns among parents and the community regarding the safety regulations within the Caddo Parish School District.

Accountability and Investigations

In light of the situation, district officials are making it clear that compromising student safety is simply not acceptable. Caddo Parish Schools Superintendent Keith Burton is adamant that those accountable for the incident will face the appropriate consequences. He has also made a point to emphasize the school district’s commitment to ensuring a secure environment for all students.

The protocols in place require that classrooms be checked thoroughly at the end of the school day, but it appears that something went amiss this time. An internal investigation has already begun to clarify the series of events that led to Kyler being left unattended. Meanwhile, other employees are expected to provide statements as part of the review process.

Adding another layer to this serious issue, the Shreveport Police Department is also looking into the matter. A spokesman from SPD has indicated that the department is actively working to uncover all the circumstances surrounding this unsettling incident. Fortunately, the school district is cooperating fully with the investigation, aiming for transparency and reassurance for the families involved.

Reassurance Moves Forward

In response to the community’s rising concerns, Superintendent Burton visited the school to provide support to the staff and administration, reiterating their dedication to student safety. This commitment is not just talk; actionable changes may be on the horizon as the district reviews this incident, with the goal of reinforcing protocols to prevent any similar occurrences in the future.

A Community on Edge

Parents and guardians in the Caddo Parish area are understandably shaken by the incident. Safety in schools is a topic of utmost importance, and this occurrence has illuminated the potential for oversights, however unintentional they may be. It serves as a harrowing reminder of how crucial it is to maintain vigilance when it comes to the safety and care of children, especially those with special needs.

The Caddo Parish School District has responded promptly, standing by its pledge to prioritize student safety. Moving forward, families can only hope that enough changes will be made to ensure that such a shocking and distressing situation does not happen again. As investigations continue, the community’s faith in the school system hangs in the balance, with everyone eager for answers and reassurances of safety for all students.

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Additional Resources

• Shreveport Bossier Advocate: Caddo Schools Investigate Classroom Incident
• KSLA: Caddo Schools Confirm Investigation After Child Left Alone
• Shreveport Times: Shooting Near Shreveport High School
• KTAL: Caddo Teacher Arrested for Alleged Indecent Behavior
• KTBS: CPSB Releases Video of School Bus Crash
• Wikipedia: Child Safety
• Google Search: School Safety Incidents
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• Encyclopedia Britannica: Child Protection Safety
• Google News: Caddo Parish School District News