Complaint·May 26, 2021

During an interview Staff#1 did state that she did pull Child#1's arm out of his pocket, but it was not done in an aggressive manner. Staff#1 stated that the child's hand was pulled out of his pocket out of concern for the child's personal health and safety and not done as a disciplinary or punitive action. This department has investigated the allegation that a teacher handled a child aggressively. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is Unsubstantiated at this time. An exit phone interview has been conducted with Director Betty Castillo. Appeal Rights were verbally explained to Director as well. A copy of this report has been signed by LPA Seung Lee. This report along with appeal Rights will be scanned via e-mail to Director, who understands that an electronic “Read Receipt” and/or confirmation of receipt of the e-mail confirms receipt of the report and constitutes an electronic signature. A hard copy of this report, and the Appeal Rights has been placed in today’s mail and Director agrees to sign the bottom of each page of the 9099 and return the originals to LPA Lee in-person or via U.S. Mail. *END OF REPORT