WCPS places staff on leave amid investigation

Warren County Public Schools announced in a press release that staff members at Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School were placed on leave pending an on going investigation.

Administration was made aware of complaints made regarding these staff members.

Then WCPS staff contacted the Warren County Sheriff’s Office and Department of Social Services to conduct a joint investigation into the complaint.

Parents of children in affected classrooms were notified and asked to speak with their children about the situation and told to contact WCPS staff with additional questions.

Staffing has been shifted to continue providing educational and support services to the school.

The investigation is ongoing and no further comments were made.