Polk County, FL — A video circulating online shows a Polk County Public Schools teacher singing “Happy Birthday” to an elementary school student in a classroom. In the video, the teacher refers to the student as an animal, prompting concerns from community members.
Polk County Public Schools Statement:
PCPS has been made aware of a video of a teacher singing to an elementary school student and his classmates.
This is now being reviewed by district staff and our HR department. We understand and share the concerns about the teacher’s actions and judgement.
As a public school system we serve students and families of all cultures and backgrounds; we expect our employees to always keep that in mind as they interact with others.
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