Wayne Superintendent Addresses Student's 'Hateful' Online Comment

WAYNE, NJ — Superintendent Mark Toback, in a letter to the students, staff and families of the township public schools, addressed a student's 'hateful' social media comments in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, and nationwide protests.

According to the letter, a public school student made racist statements about black Americans, and the issue is "being addressed by the District under applicable policies." The matter has been referred to the Wayne Police Department for further review, according to the letter.

Wayne police could not immediately be reached for comment.

"These statements do not represent our District and do not support our core values of inclusivity and respect," said Toback, in the letter. "We strive to educate all of our students every day to stand up against bias and discrimination and to value one another."

These statements were made after the killing of George Floyd, and as much of the state and country protests his killing by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin, who has since been fired and charged with 3rd degree murder, was captured on video kneeling on Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes.

"The recent death of George Floyd is a sad and disturbing moment in our country’s history that sparked fear, anger, and protests across the nation. We acknowledge the pain and anger that so many in our community and our nation are feeling," said Toback.

Read the full letter from the superintendent here: https://bit.ly/36Xj0XU