BUFFALO, N.Y. — Mount Mercy Academy says they have terminated an employee who has been charged following an incident during an after-school club activity.
The private school, which is located in South Buffalo, sent a letter to parents saying an employee who was operating a school bus with student on board was charged on Thursday, February 1.
The school did not mention in the letter what the employee is accused of doing but says the incident is being investigated by authorities.
In the letter, the school says, "The safety of our students is our first priority. Prior to this event, Mount Mercy had no indication or reason to believe that the individual would put any student in danger. We are sincerely grateful that all students were reported safe."
The school says based on the information they have received so far, the employee was immediately terminated.