A teacher was suspended for one day without pay at Oakland High School for allegedly pulling out a pocket knife in a joking manner. Preston Johnson allegedly pulled the knife out in a non-threatening way after several exchanges of horseplay between multiple students and a teacher on Tuesday.
As a result of the incident, Johnson, a Chemistry teacher, was suspended on Wednesday without pay.
Below is a statement from James Evans with the Rutherford County Schools:
A teacher at Oakland High School has been suspended without pay for one day after making a poor choice in an attempt at humor.
The district and the school do not take these types of incidents lightly, which is why it was immediately investigated thoroughly and the teacher has been disciplined for his unwise action.
Source:
James Evans, Spokesperson for the Rutherford County Schools