Duval Schools Superintendent Diana Greene released a statement calling the situation “beyond disturbing.”
“What is alleged should never occur—ever—especially in a school setting,” she said. “I have no tolerance for adults who harm children, especially adults in a position of trust. We will cooperate with all investigations, and pending those results, we will take the actions necessary to stand up for and protect our students.”
Lee is not allowed in the classroom. And she cannot return until all judicial and internal procedures are done, the principal said.
Lee now faces charges of child abuse against a student. She appeared before a judge Saturday morning and was released without bail.
Child abuse is a felony in Florida.
“Most likely it will be filed as a third-degree felony, which can be punishable by up to five years in Florida State Prison. If there’s a potential for a lesser included offense, it would just be a battery charge and a battery charge is a misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to a year,” Floriday attorney Gene Nichols explains.
