GLOCESTER, R.I. (WPRI) — A Ponaganset High School teacher is off the job and Rhode Island State Police are investigating, 12 News has learned.

But state and local education officials, as well as police, are refusing to reveal exactly what that investigation entails or who's involved.

The situation was briefly addressed at the Foster-Glocester Regional School Committee meeting Tuesday evening by member Shelley Pezza during public comment.

"If the allegations are true, regarding inappropriate behavior with one of our teachers and students, and if in fact, students and parents have come forward complaining about said behavior, and the administration didn't take action to address said complaints, what kind of example are we setting?" Pezza said. "For the sake of transparency, and for the sa

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