Council Rock says employee arrested; district terminates employment and notifies DA
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Summary
Superintendent's office told the board a District employee was arrested by the Bucks County District Attorney's Office; the district said it terminated the employee and is cooperating with the DA's investigation while emphasizing student-safety priorities.
Dr. Sanko told the Council Rock School District Education Committee on Jan. 29 that "this morning, we were notified that a District employee was arrested by the Bucks County District Attorney's Office on criminal charges. The District immediately terminated the individual's employment and promptly notified parents and staff." The district said it is "working closely with the district attorney's office as the investigation continues."
In remarks to the board, Dr. Sanko emphasized the district’s priorities: "Crimes involving children are intolerable and Council Rock has 0 tolerance for actions that threaten student safety. The protection, well-being, and dignity of our students will always be our highest priority." Board discussion that followed focused on ensuring reliable district communication channels and directing the public to official district notices on the district website and social media accounts for updates.
The district did not provide the employee’s name, the charges, or additional details during the meeting; the board said it will rely on the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office for investigatory updates and on the district’s communications channels for local notifications. The superintendent’s statement said parents and staff were notified; no additional personnel actions or timelines for public updates were announced at the meeting.