Suspected of sex offenses against a student - and continued teaching at another school

The National Parents' Association claims that a teacher in Kfar Saba, arrested on suspicion of sex offenses against a seventh-grade student, continued teaching at another school in the city for about a week and a half after the suspicions arose, and was even assigned supervision during lessons. The parents demand that the Ministry of Education investigate how the decisions were made.

A teacher in Kfar Saba, arrested on suspicion of committing sex offenses against a seventh-grade student, continued teaching at another school in the city for about a week and a half after the suspicions against him emerged. This was claimed today (Thursday) by the National Parents' Association, following the publication of his arrest. According to information received by the association, the teacher continued his work even after an instruction was given to file a police complaint. The Parents' Association further claims that during lessons at the second school, the teacher was accompanied or supervised. Following the incident, the Parents' Association demands that the Ministry of Education investigate how the decisions were made that, in its view, allowed the teacher to continue his employment. Among other things, the parents demand to clarify who knew about the suspicions, when the information was transferred between schools, and who authorized the teacher to continue teaching. Additionally, the association demands the establishment of a binding procedure whereby, if a suspicion of sexual harm to students arises, the work of the suspected staff member in all educational institutions where he is employed will be immediately suspended. The Parents' Association stated: "The presumption of innocence does not exempt the education system from its duty to protect students."