Concord-Carlisle High School Employee On Leave After Racial Slur

CONCORD, MA — A Concord-Carlisle High School employee is on paid leave as the school investigates an incident they say happened at a game Friday night.

An email from Concord Public Schools Superintendent Laurie Hunter said the faculty member was said to have used the N-word while coaching for Newton South High School.

Hunter said that a faculty member has been placed on paid leave pending a complete investigation.

Concord-Carlisle High School said it is conducting a complete investigation and does not tolerate inappropriate language.

The employee involved has not been identified.

"Our students' safety, health, and mental health are our top priority; we continue to value inclusion and strive to create a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for all," said Hunter in the statement.