An employee at Atherton Hough Elementary School in Quincy has been placed on administrative leave in light of an ongoing cybercrimes investigation, as announced by Quincy Public Schools Superintendent Kevin Mulvey. Details regarding the nature of the alleged cybercrime have not been disclosed. According to letters sent out to families, which were obtained by Boston 25 News, the unnamed employee was escorted off school property and put on leave last Friday.
During an extensive search by a Massachusetts State Police K9 unit, specializing in the detection of electronic devices, nothing was found within the premises of the school. As written to the families last Saturday by Mulvey, despite being under investigation, "There is currently no information that indicates that any staff or students were placed in danger by this employee." The identity of the employee, taken right out of the building, remains under wraps while the investigation proceeds, WCVB reported.
Families connected with the school have been assured by Mulvey in his communication that the said employee had cleared all necessary background checks prior to being hired, as per the statement acquired by WCVB. Details about the investigation remain limited, and the school district is awaiting more information from the state police.
As the investigation continues, Mulvey has committed to transparency, stating that the school community will be updated as soon as new information becomes available from the state police. The school district emphasizes that, taking into account all known facts, no immediate threat to the safety of staff or students seems evident. It is a priority for the Quincy Public Schools to ensure the due process and confidentiality rights of its employees while maintaining a secure environment for all.
