UPDATE - The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District released more information Thursday about an investigation that resulted in a school employee being placed on administrative leave.
In a Facebook post, the school district said, "We can share that the allegations involved inappropriate communication by a staff member with students including communication online, which does not align with the District's policy prohibiting such conduct."
The name of the staff member involved has not been released.
"These allegations came to the District's attention the last week of the school year and the District immediately placed the staff member on leave, contacted law enforcement as required, and initiated an investigation," the statement continued.
The district is encouraging anyone with information about online communications between staff members and students to contact Shauna Ames, Assistant Superintendent of HR, at sames@pasoschools.org.
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ORIGINAL STORY - The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District announced on its Facebook page Wednesday that a staff member from Lewis Flamson Junior High School is currently on administrative leave.
"We have no reason to believe that any students or staff members were physically harmed, and we want to stress that the District takes all matters involving student and staff safety seriously, and a safe school environment is our top priority. Out of respect for the privacy of the individuals involved, we are limited in the details we can share at this time," the post read.
Details regarding what led to the employee's leave, which reportedly went into effect May 30, were not disclosed.
The district added that further updates will be provided "as appropriate" and directed anyone with questions or concerns to contact the school district.
Paso Robles Joint Unified School District officials told KSBY News they have no further comment at this time.
