Evergreen Elementary School Teacher Put on Leave

A teacher at Evergreen Elementary School was put on administrative leave by the Peninsula School District in early March after allegations of “misconduct toward students,” according to a statement by Superintendent Krestin Bahr issued March 15.

“The allegations concern boundary invasions, verbal statements and potentially touching,” she wrote. “I want to emphasize that these are allegations at this juncture.”

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is conducting an investigation. More details were not available at press time.

“I am sure that, like me, every alarm bell has gone off in your head,” Bahr wrote. “I want to assure you that the safety and well-being of our students is not just a priority; it is the foundation upon which our schools operate. If these allegations are found true, they stand in stark opposition to everything we stand for. We are working closely with the authorities to ensure a thorough investigation and will act decisively based on their findings.”