LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT ADDRESSES FORMER EMPLOYEE LEGAL ISSUES

Laurel, DE - The Laurel School District has addressed a legal situation involving Colin Larrimore, a former district employee and son of Superintendent Dr. Shawn Larrimore.

On June 12, 2024, the school district received notification from law enforcement about the initiation of legal proceedings against Mr. Larrimore. The 21-year-old is accused of very serious crimes concerning the possession of illegal digital materials.

Immediately after learning about the situation from law enforcement, the district informed the Department of Education of the incident.

The next day, June 13, 2024, Mr. Larrimore resigned from the Laurel School District.

The handling of the situation was swift and impartial, irrespective of Mr. Larrimore's familial ties to the Superintendent. The district has ensured fair employment action in this matter, showing its commitment to institutional integrity.

Mr. Larrimore's role in the district was confined solely to the Information Technology (IT) department. Preliminary investigations reveal that his alleged illegal actions were enacted purely through digital means, employing his personal cell phone.

With support from law enforcement, the school district wants to confirm to the community that there are no allegations of Mr. Larrimore having any physical or digital contact with students of the Laurel School District. Furthermore, it has been verified that no school district technology or equipment was used in the alleged illegal activities.

The Laurel School District has reiterated that the integrity and safety of students continue to be its utmost priority. The Laurel School District is actively cooperating with law enforcement agencies in all their investigations related to this incident.