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Crossroads Park Substitute Teacher Allegedly Showed Video With Nudity, Drinking to Students

Parents of third-graders at Crossroads Park Elementary students received a note Tuesday about an inappropriate video shown to kids by a substitute teacher. The teacher said the video was from a family reunion.

A substitute teacher at Crossroads Park Elementary School allegedly showed third-graders an inapproriate video on Tuesday, reports KCCI.com.

Crossroads Park Principal Britt Cameron said sent a note home to parents saying the students saw a video featuring nudity and alcohol consumption.

Cameron said the teacher described the video as his family's vacation. Another teacher reported the incident and according to Cameron, the substitute teacher was removed from the classroom, the TV station reported.

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Here is the letter sent to parents:

 Dear Parents:
 I want to make you aware of a situation that occurred today in your child's classroom. We had a substitute teacher today in Mrs. Capobianco's classroom. In the afternoon, the substitute teacher allegedly showed a video clip of what he described as his family's vacation. Among the footage were scenes that appeared to show adults playing Frisbee without clothing and consuming alcohol.
  Another teacher immediately reported this to me when she heard the substitute teacher talking about the clip. I immediately investigated. Please know that the substitute did not remain in the classroom and I have reported the incident to our human resources department, which will take the appropriate action.
 Our counselor has been available to children today to talk to if they have questions.
 
Please know that you may call me or meet with me if you have any questions.
Sincerely, Britt Cameron

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