Magruder High School principal, Dr. Leroy C. Evans, sent a letter to the school community informing them of a substitute teacher who was sent home via ride-share service due to possibly being under the influence of alcohol on Tuesday morning.
According to the letter, administration was notified that a substitute teacher was possibly intoxicated and the school contacted the non-emergency police and the school’s Community Engagement Officer (CEO) prior to sending the substitute teacher home via ride-share service. The incident is being handled by the Montgomery County Public Schools Department of Compliance and Investigations as a personnel matter. The full letter can be seen below, courtesy of FOX5:
“Dear Magruder High School Community,
I am writing to inform you about an incident that occurred in our school today, June 6, 2023, related to a substitute teacher, and how the school addressed the matter. This morning at approximately 7:45 a.m. administration was notified that a substitute teacher was possibly under the influence of alcohol. Upon investigation it was determined that the substitute did in fact show signs of possible intoxication and was sent home via a ride-share service. Due to the nature of this incident, non-emergency police were contacted and our Community Engagement Officer (CEO).
The safety and security of our students and staff is of the utmost importance. All students and staff have a right to a school environment that is safe, positive, and respectful, which promotes student learning conducive to teaching and learning. The incident is being handled by the Montgomery County Public Schools Department of Compliance and Investigations as a personnel matter.
Respectfully,
Dr. Leroy C. Evans
Principal, Col. Zadok Magruder High School”
Featured photo courtesy of MCPS
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