Wednesday, October 20, 1999
Teacher accused of striking 8-year-old
BY SUE KIESEWETTER
Enquirer Contributor
MIDDLETOWN — A 30-year teacher in the Middletown/Monroe schools has been put on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations he struck a child.
Lawrence Aldridge, who teaches third grade at McKinley Elementary School, was put on paid leave Oct. 8 after a parent complained to school officials, Superintendent Wayne Driscoll said.
The complaint was forwarded to Butler County Children Services, he said.
“We want to make sure our children are safe,” he said, adding the district also wants to protect employees' rights.
Middletown police are investigating allegations Mr. Aldridge used inappropriate acts of discipline on an 8-year-old boy.
The Cincinnati Enquirer is not naming the boy because he is a minor.
“I'm innocent of any charges. Those are false allegations,” Mr. Aldridge said.
The child was not injured, said Bob Bogan, public information officer for the children's board. A joint investigation being conducted with police could be completed by week's end, Mr. Bogan said.
Mr. Aldridge will remain on leave until the investigation is over, Mr. Driscoll said.
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