The elementary school principal who was caught on camera using a paddle to discipline a student will not face any criminal charges.
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The decision was made by the State Attorney’s Office after they concluded that using a paddle does not cause bodily harm to a child on Friday. Additionally, officials said Central Elementary School principal Melissa Carter and the school clerk Cecilia Self told police that the 6-year-old’s mother made a request to the employees to discipline her child. As reported by WINK News, the school’s policy says a child is allowed to be spanked by a teacher as long as a parent is present in the room.
The mother told police she was confused by Carter’s actions and told police that she misunderstood due to a language barrier and she didn’t fully understand the school’s disciplinary policies.
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The State Attorney’s Office also dismissed an aggravated battery charge since the spanking did not lead to any severe injuries or death since it was not intentional.