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Rockhurst teacher fired for social media communication with student

Posted at 8:41 PM, Dec 05, 2017
and last updated 2017-12-05 21:41:11-05

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Rockhurst High School teacher was fired Monday for violating the school's social media policy by communicating with a student.

The school said in a statement that the teacher "had violated the school’s social media policy concerning communications with a student."

The statement also said the school notified law enforcement immediately. It also said the Ombudsman for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph was notified.

The teacher has not been identified.