The staff member was injured in the incident at Dr. William Henderson K-12 Inclusion School in Dorchester and was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, the interim head of school said.
, including emergency management and the Boston school police, quickly assisted with deescalating the incident, interim head of school Stephanie Sibley said.
The school nurse attended to the staff member, who was then taken to a local hospital for further evaluation, according to Sibley. The staff member's name was not released. Sibley did not disclose in her letter what led to the physical assault at the school but said multiple students witnessed it. She also said the student involved will be disciplined in accordance with the district's code of conduct. Additional disciplinary action from law enforcement is also possible, she added.Sign up for NECN newsletters.
"The Henderson and all Boston Public Schools are committed to fostering environments where all students and staff feel safe, welcome, and respected," Sibley wrote, noting that the"important update" was sent to families as part of the school's commitment to open communication and transparency."Please know the safety and security of all students and staff is one of our most important priorities.
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