Teacher Accused, District Under Fire | Seattle News

A special education teacher, David Sibley, faces serious allegations of misconduct—including inappropriate touching and sexual assault of a fifth-grader in December 2023. Despite the gravity of the claims, the school district initially responded with a disciplinary letter rather than removing him from the classroom. Police forwarded charges to prosecutors, but the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office declined to file criminal charges for first-degree rape of a child, citing insufficient admissible evidence. Sibley denies all allegations and has remained silent on the matter. The case has ignited outrage among parents and former staff, who accuse the district of mishandling the situation and failing to protect students. Internal investigations reportedly excluded student interviews, raising concerns about transparency and thoroughness. Sibley remains on paid leave, with his contract ending in August and a hefty severance package on the table. While the legal system hasn’t moved forward, the community demands accountability—not just for Sibley, but for the administrators who oversaw the response. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0ac8a06d22ce7aae