Wednesday, November 10, 1999
Accused teacher won't be charged
BY SUE KIESEWETTER
Enquirer Contributor
MIDDLETOWN — No criminal charges will be filed against a veteran Middletown teacher accused of striking an 8-year-old boy last month.
Middletown police and Butler County Children's Services both have concluded their investigation of McKinley Elementary School third-grade teacher Lawrence Aldridge.
“There was no criminal act of abuse,” said Robert Bogan, spokesman for the children's services board. “This was a case of inappropriate action by a school employee according to their policy. There were no physical injuries found, no traumatization. It is up to the school to determine any discipline.”
“This makes me feel good,” Mr. Aldridge said Tuesday from his home. “I knew in the beginning there would be no charges because I did nothing wrong.”
Further action will have to wait until Middletown/Monroe Superintendent Dr. Wayne Driscoll returns from Columbus, where he is attending a conference. Dr. Driscoll, contacted in Columbus, said he had not seen the report.
Mr. Aldridge, who has been a Middletown teacher for 30 years, was put on paid leave Oct. 8 after a parent complained to school officials. The complaint was forwarded to children's services, which contacted Middletown police.
According to police, Mr. Aldridge allegedly hit the boy on the head because he was talking to a child behind him during announcements.
Mr. Aldridge, who is eligible to retire, said he would discuss the findings with Dr. Driscoll when he returns before making any decisions about his future.
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