SALINE COUNTY —The Salina Police Department has completed its investigation of an incident that occurred at South Middle School on September 6.
Police eported a 13-year-old was bench pressing in the school weight room. When the student finished the exercise the 39-year-old male teacher sat on him.
Shortly thereafter, the student passed out and rolled off the bench striking his head on a portion of the bench resulting in a cut to his head.
Upon completing interviews of all those present during the incident, the case was forwarded to Salina Municipal Court who requested the case be reviewed by the Saline County Attorney’s Office.
The Saline County Attorney declined prosecution based on all witness statements indicating they did not feel it met the threshold for filing criminal charges.
The County Attorney determined based on the prevailing witness opinions, that most felt the incident was playful. Therefore they could not establish criminal intent.
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SALINE COUNTY —USD 305 Salina is actively investigating a report of a student injury that occurred during class in a weight room within Salina Public Schools, according to a statement from the school district.
"The safety and well-being of our students remain our top priority. In accordance with district procedures, the teacher involved has been placed on administrative leave. We are committed to conducting a thorough review," the district wrote in a statement on the incident.
The student received medical care under the supervision of parents/guardians
Due to the investigation, USD 305 said it was unable to provide further details including the name of the teacher or the injury to the student.l.
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