Overview
- A female Methuen High School teacher was placed on paid administrative leave Wednesday after complaints alleged inappropriate conduct with a student.
- The high school administration began an internal review as soon as the complaints arrived and reported the concerns to the campus police officer assigned to the school.
- Methuen police opened a criminal investigation and assigned a detective to determine whether any laws were broken.
- No charges have been filed, and officials are withholding the teacher’s name and the specific allegations to protect privacy and the ongoing inquiries.
- District leaders asked for patience from the community and directed families with questions to call 978-722-6007.