JCPS investigating allegations against Field Elementary staff member

LOUISVILLE, KY. (WDRB) — Jefferson County Public Schools is investigating allegations against a staff member at Field Elementary.

Deb Rivera, the principal of Field, sent a letter to parents Thursday saying she received several calls and emails about a social media post "making allegations about a staff member."

"While I am unable to comment on actions regarding personnel, I want to assure you that we take these allegations seriously and are reviewing this incident with the district," Rivera said in the statement.

The social media post appears to show video shared by the mother of a non-verbal autistic student at the school. The mother alleges the footage captured her son being "verbally and physically abused" by a staff member.

JCPS spokesperson Carolyn Callahan released a statement Friday confirming that district police officers spoke with the parent of the child the day the incident was reported, and that the officers are "continuing with their own investigation."

In addition, the district's compliance and investigations office is working with Child Protective Services to investigate the allegations.

JCPS also confirmed the staff member is prohibited from entering school building.