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Lee's Summit votes not to fire teacher who repeated racial slur

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Lee’s Summit teacher who repeated a racial slur in front of students will remain employed with the district.

School officials announced their decision on Friday after a closed session vote took place earlier in the week.

Joe Oswald, a teacher and coach at Pleasant Lea Middle School, allegedly overheard a student use the slur, then repeated it. The district began an investigation into the May incident after a parent emailed district leaders.

When the investigation concluded, Superintendent David Buck recommended Oswald be terminated.

The board voted 5-2 not to terminate Oswald.

The district said a review of policy and procedures will now be conducted.

Editor's note: A previous version of this article included an incorrect spelling of Pleasant Lea Middle School. It has since been corrected.