North Port teacher accused of inappropriately touching students: 'Serious breach of trust’
Bryan Clum, 37, was arrested Friday on three felony charges. North Port police say the Woodland Middle School teacher was involved in an investigation into allegations of inappropriately touching students.
NORTH PORT, Fla. - North Port police arrested a Woodland Middle School teacher on Friday on three felony charges following an investigation into allegations of inappropriately touching students.
North Port teacher arrest
What we know:
Police arrested Bryan Clum, 37, on Friday following a probe into claims of inappropriate physical contact with students at Woodland Middle School.
Sarasota County School response
What they're saying:
Superintendent Terry Connor stated that any allegation of inappropriate behavior is taken extremely seriously and will not be tolerated.
"Our number one responsibility is, and always will be, protecting the safety and security of our students," Connor said.
Student safety investigation
What we don't know:
It is not yet clear how many students were impacted or the specific timeline of the alleged incidents. Authorities have not released details regarding how long Clum has been employed at the school.
Protecting North Port children
Why you should care:
Police Chief Todd Garrison called the case a "serious breach of trust" and emphasized that parents must feel confident their children are safe at school. Garrison noted the arrest does not reflect the majority of staff who care for students daily.
Reporting additional information
What you can do:
Anyone with information regarding this case or who may have experienced inappropriate behavior involving Clum is asked to contact the North Port Police Department. You can reach investigators by calling 941-429-7300.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the North Port Police Department, which provided details on the arrest and investigation, as well as statements from Sarasota County Schools.