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Originally Posted by Burninator
I never said I found anything acceptable. I was just skeptical of the reporting. I would like to hear the teachers side and the schools side of the story. But all we get is the parents side of the story and these:
Portillo could not be reached for comment Friday.
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St. Lucie School's spokeswoman Janice Karst said the district is investigating the incident, but could not make any further comment.
Vern Melvin, Department of Children and Families circuit administrator, confirmed the agency is investigating an allegation of abuse at Morningside but said he could not elaborate.
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In the article, the teacher acknowledges the incident:
Steele said the teacher confirmed the incident took place.
Steele said the boy had been sent to the principal's office because of disciplinary issues. When he returned, Portillo made him go to the front of the room as a form of punishment, she said.