CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Southwest Side school has informed parents that a staff member is under investigation.
The principal of Dawes Elementary School in Ashburn said there has been an allegation that the staff member "engaged inappropriately" with a student.
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The employee has been removed from the school, and the Office of Inspector General initiated an investigation. The student's family was notified.
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"Please know that we are taking this situation seriously, and we remain committed to providing your children with a safe, positive learning environment where they can reach their full potential," the principal said in a message to the school community, in part.
Officials did not immediately provide further information.