Superintendent Ryan Walters says a Yukon teacher is under investigation. Here’s what we know

A Yukon Public Schools teacher is on leave and is being investigated, according to the district and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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What Yukon Public Schools says about the investigation

A post from Yukon Public Schools on Facebook Monday night said district officials were aware of a “potential situation on social media involving a Yukon Public Schools employee,” and that the district is investigating the matter.

The original post did not provide further details but was updated later to say the teacher had been put on leave while the investigation continued.

Thursday, Yukon Public Schools sent News 9 an update and said the teacher is no longer employed with the district.

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The social media post refers to a video posted by the Oklahoma Predator Prevention group. The group says its mission is to expose child predators and often does so by ambushing potential suspects live on social media. 

What Superintendent Ryan Walters says about the investigation

Tuesday, Walters sent a statement to News 9 about the investigation into a Yukon teacher.

“This incident is deeply concerning and highlights the need for continued vigilance in protecting our children from predatory behavior,” Walters said in a statement.

Walters went on to say his department is working with law enforcement and will continue to take action to protect students.

***Editor’s note: News 9 is not naming the teacher involved because they have not been arrested or charged with a crime.***