TCSS Issues Statement After Holt High Teacher Arrested For Public Intoxication

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Tuscaloosa County School System Board of Education issued a statement to parents Wednesday after a Holt High School teacher was arrested for public intoxication.

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The official statement said Melissa Steele, a teacher at Holt High School, was arrested at the school Wednesday and charged with misdemeanor public intoxication.

"Because of laws that govern employee privacy, we cannot publicly discuss details of a legal investigation involving an employee," TCSS Superintendent Keri Johnson said in a statement. "However, it is important for our families and community to know that Ms. Steele is on administrative leave, and TCSS will cooperate fully with law enforcement in their investigation."

Johnson also said no substances were located on the school campus or in Steele's vehicle.

"While we are limited in what we can discuss about an investigation involving an employee, please reach out to your school administrator if you ever have any questions or concerns to express," she said.

Steele was booked on the single misdemeanor count in the Tuscaloosa County Jail and was released after her bond was set at $300.

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