Ontario School Board Says Teacher Charged With Failing to Help Student in Medical Distress Will Not Be in Schools

Published on January 6, 2024

The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) said a teacher who was charged by police with failing to provide the necessities of life to a student, will not be working in schools. “Thames Valley is aware that charges have been laid involving an Occasional Teacher employed at the board,” a spokesperson said in an email to The Epoch Times. “The employee will not be assigned to a school.” St. Thomas Police announced the charges on Jan. 5 against the 26-year-old teacher who has not been identified. Police said the incident happened in November 2023. “St. Thomas Police learned that a student experiencing a medical episode in their classroom was not provided with the necessaries required to ensure their wellbeing,” a police news release said....

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