Massachusetts cheer coach suspended during investigation

A Massachusetts varsity cheer coach has been suspended amid allegations of inappropriate conduct with members of the cheer team, according to reports.

An unidentified member of the Quincy High School cheer coach has been accused of providing alcohol and marijuana to members of the cheer team, as well as other violations.

A recent story from NBC10 Boston shared the available details of the investigation. Below is an excerpt from the NBC10 Boston story.

In addition to allegedly giving alcohol and marijuana to students, the staffer, now on administrative leave, is accused of sharing inappropriate images online and sharing private information in violation of student confidentiality, Quincy Public Schools Superintendent Kevin Mulvey said in the letter. The district was still working to learn more.

“While these very serious allegations are being investigated, the employee has been placed on administrative leave. This investigation remains active, and not all of the details are currently known to the school department,” he said in the statement.

The cheer coach staff member wasn’t publicly identified. It wasn’t immediately clear how many times the staffer shared alcohol and marijuana with students — the statement said it took place at least one time — what the nature of the inappropriate images was or what kind of information was shared.

Quincy police confirmed in an email that they are investigating the allegations along with the superintendent’s office. They also have confirmed to NBC10 Boston that their special investigations team is also involved.

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