A Gwinnett County Public Schools employee is facing a felony charge after district police say she struck a student during an after-school program at Baggett Elementary in Lawrenceville, leaving bruises on the child's arm. The staffer was arrested, then released from jail as the case moves through the legal system.
According to school police, the employee allegedly hit an unidentified student during the program, leaving visible bruising, as first reported by WSB‑TV. The outlet reports that the employee now faces a felony charge and that the district has opened its own internal investigation. WSB‑TV also noted that additional details were expected in the station's live report.
Where It Happened
The incident centers on Baggett Elementary, located at 2136 Old Norcross Rd in Lawrenceville, according to the school's profile on the Gwinnett County Public Schools website, Baggett Elementary School. The campus serves elementary grades and offers after-school activities through district programs.
District Response And Investigation
The district told local media it is investigating the allegation and is “taking this very seriously,” a statement reported by WSB‑TV. School police filed the charge, and authorities say the employee has been released from custody while legal proceedings continue. Gwinnett officials have not yet released the employee's name or provided additional public details about what happened.
How Parents Can Report Concerns
Gwinnett County Public Schools directs families to its “Report a Concern” resources for any safety or misconduct issues. The district offers an anonymous online tip tool and a dedicated tip line, outlined on its website at GCPS Report a Concern. For non-life-threatening emergencies or to make a police report tied to school safety, the district lists 770-513-6715. In a life-threatening emergency, callers are instructed to dial 9-1-1.
Legal Implications
A felony charge connected to the alleged physical harm of a minor can carry serious criminal penalties if prosecutors decide to move forward. Separate from the criminal case, the school district may pursue its own personnel actions. Gwinnett maintains Title IX procedures and employee-relations processes to handle complaints and staff reviews that run alongside, and independent from, criminal investigations.
The district has not publicly released the staffer's identity or a full incident report. This story will be updated as school police records, court filings or official district statements become available.
