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New Haven teacher arrested for inappropriate conduct with student

NEW HAVEN – A New Haven teacher was arrested Wednesday night for inappropriate conduct with student. Kirvana Jones, a teacher employed by New Haven Public Schoo...
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NEW HAVEN – A New Haven teacher was arrested Wednesday night for inappropriate conduct with student.

Kirvana Jones, a teacher employed by New Haven Public Schools, was charged with second-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor.

Last week a student at the Engineering and Science University Magnet School brought to light allegations of unprofessional conduct by Jones involving another student.

Jones was removed from the classroom and placed on administrative leave and the New Haven Police Department immediately began an extensive investigation.

Jones is currently being held on $75,000 bail.

Superintendent Garth Harries released a statement on Wednesday night:

New Haven Police Department officials apprised me earlier today that they have arrested the ESUMS teacher placed on administrative leave last week. The warrant includes very serious allegations that, if true, break the fundamental trust and professional responsibility carried by every educator.

My primary and immediate concern remains, however, the well-being of students. The district has deployed resources to support the entire ESUMS community and continues to monitor the school closely.

The teacher is entitled to a presumption of innocence, a full and fair investigation, and due process. The NHPS investigation will follow that of the police department, gathering the relevant evidence and then determining the next steps. In the meantime, as is required by law, the teacher will remain out of school on a paid leave of absence.

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