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School Sued Over Lack Of Care For Special Needs Students

The parents of three special needs students say their children suffered abuse by a special ed teacher at Marion County High School last year.

Along with the teacher, the alleged victim's families have named the school's immediate past principal in their complaint.  A lawsuit filed in Marion Circuit Court states that special education teacher Holly Buckman placed students in seclusion without supervision, endangering the life of one girl who is unable to care for herself.

The lawsuit also says that Schools Superintendent Taylora Schlosser fired classroom aides who reported problems to parents.  In a statement, Schlosser said the school district doesn't comment on pending litigation. However, she said district officials are always concerned about allegation involving their students.