NEW: Toronto police have closed their investigation into John Fisher Junior Public School, saying they found no evidence that staff engaged in the hate-motivated, forcible confinement of a 6-year-old student.
Toronto police have closed their investigation into John Fisher Junior Public School, saying they found no evidence that staff engaged in the hate-motivated, forcible confinement of a 6-year-old student.and was involved in dozens of incidents at the school in the Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue neighbourhood.
“We recognize that this has been, and continues to be, a difficult time for students, staff and families — especially those directly involved who deserve a prompt resolution,” said board superintendent Roni Felsen. “Please know that once given the go-ahead to do so, the external investigator who has been retained will work to complete the investigation as soon as possible.”principal said her client was shocked at the allegations.
“Although we understand these allegations are upsetting, the thorough and consultative investigation undertaken by the service found no evidence to support the laying of charges,” said police spokesperson Stephanie Sayer.supplied a statement saying they are “profoundly disappointed in the inadequate investigation conducted by the Toronto Police Services ... It is abundantly clear that an anti-Black racism lens was not utilized in conducting this investigation.
The boy was switched to another Grade 1 teacher. But Faridah said she continued to be barraged by complaints from school staff about her son’s behaviour, including that he would not sit still, was picking his nose and mimicking the school secretaries. Her son allegedly spent hours sitting in the principal’s office, including an 11-day stretch, she said.
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