CINCINNATI —

Four Cincinnati Public Schools staff members have been placed on leave after a student was seen tied up with socks in a van last week.

It happened while the 6-year-old boy was at school on Nov. 6. WLWT learned the district and the after-school program the boy attended are investigating. Advertisement

The boy's father said his son is taken every day from Roberts Academy to Kids Thrive, where they focus on his behavior. The father added his son was having a meltdown before leaving school last Thursday and was forced into the van.

He said once the boy arrived at Kids Thrive, they immediately called him and showed him the pictures.

“We are aware of the incident involving a child on the van and take the matter very seriously. The safety and well-being of children is our top

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