Summerville assistant principal accused of shoving student against wall
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - A Summerville High School assistant principal was arrested Monday after he was accused of shoving a student repeatedly into the wall.
John Speer, 55, is charged with third-degree assault and battery, jail records show.
A Summerville Police Department report states Speer was walking a student to in-school suspension on March 19 and pushed the student.
The student told Speer to stop touching him and was recording him when Speer “lost his temper” and tried to grab the phone, the report states.
Speer then pushed the student into the wall causing the student to hit their head and busted the student’s hand, the report states.
The student said Speer continued to wrestle with them before stomping on their cell phone.
The report states that Speer told the student to “stop whining” and left marks and a bruise on the student’s wrist.
Speer was given a $1,087 personal recognizance bond.
Dorchester School District Two Superintendent provided the following statement:
As the superintendent of this school district, I understand the importance of transparency and accountability in addressing allegations of misconduct by an employee. While we cannot discuss specific details of an ongoing investigation to protect the privacy of those involved, I want to assure the public that we take these allegations very seriously.
Our district has strict policies and procedures in place to address misconduct, and have conducted a thorough investigation. The employee in question has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. We worked closely with our law enforcement partners from the beginning. It is important to exercise caution to prevent misinformation and support due process.
We remain committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff, and we will take appropriate action based on the findings of the investigation.
I want to reassure our community that we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of conduct and professionalism in our schools. We will take all necessary steps to address any misconduct and prevent it from happening again in the future. Thank you for your understanding and support as we work through this challenging situation.
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