Mary Persons Employee Placed on Administrative Leave
December 30, 2021 – Mary Persons High School teacher, band director, and coach, Miles Benson, was arrested by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office earlier today on felony charges that include inappropriate conduct and communication with a minor. Effective immediately, Mr. Benson has been placed on administrative leave pending further investigation.
Superintendent Dr. Mike Hickman says that school officials are cooperating fully with the Sheriff’s Office in the ongoing investigation.
Monroe County Schools administrators, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, and the District Attorney’s Office will host a forum to provide information on this matter and address concerns of parents and students on Monday, January 3, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Monroe County Schools Fine Arts Center.
