An education assistant is not currently working with Rio Rancho Public Schools is under investigation and is accused of inappropriate conduct, according to the district.The employee was working at Maggie Cordova Elementary School but is now on paid leave.Some parents are wondering just how inappropriate the alleged conduct was, concerned about the safety of their children.The district said it needs to verify the allegations and give its employee due process before it can tell parents more. Because it’s an ongoing investigation, details such as who, what and where aren’t being released.Officials said the education assistant is not in contact with students while they investigate. The Rio Rancho Police Department is also looking into it.Mobile users: Tap for videoDistrict officials said they may send a letter to parents if the investigation shows something inappropriate did occur.

An education assistant is not currently working with Rio Rancho Public Schools is under investigation and is accused of inappropriate conduct, according to the district.

The employee was working at Maggie Cordova Elementary School but is now on paid leave.


Some parents are wondering just how inappropriate the alleged conduct was, concerned about the safety of their children.

The district said it needs to verify the allegations and give its employee due process before it can tell parents more. Because it’s an ongoing investigation, details such as who, what and where aren’t being released.

Officials said the education assistant is not in contact with students while they investigate. The Rio Rancho Police Department is also looking into it.

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District officials said they may send a letter to parents if the investigation shows something inappropriate did occur.