Cassville teacher accused of sexual exploitation of minors
May 13, 2020
Sheila Harris
Cassville R-IV teacher, Brandon McCullough, was arrested in Greene County on May 7. Following an investigation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, McCullough is accused of having sexually explicit communications with minors on the messenger app, Kik. He is being held without bond for U.S. marshals in the Greene County jail. Charges are pending.
Dr. Richard Asbill, Superintendent of Cassville Schools, said the district is cooperating with law enforcement agencies as they investigate the allegations.
“At this time, we do not believe that any of our students were involved in the allegations/charges,” he said. “Per the district’s policy, the employee has been placed on administrative leave and all access to school facilities has been limited. If the allegations are substantiated, the Cassville R-IV School District will take immediate steps to comply with Board policy and Missouri state law regarding such charges.”
Asbill went on to say that Cassville R-IV School District takes student safety as a top priority.
“I regret that one of our employees has been accused of these allegations,” he added.
According to Asbill, the Cassville School District requires and provides annual training to all employees regarding student safety and student/adult interactions.
Cassville R-IV teacher, Brandon McCullough, was arrested in Greene County on May 7. Following an investigation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, McCullough is accused of having sexually explicit communications with minors on the messenger app, Kik. He is being held without bond for U.S. marshals in the Greene County jail. Charges are pending.
Dr. Richard Asbill, Superintendent of Cassville Schools, said the district is cooperating with law enforcement agencies as they investigate the allegations.
“At this time, we do not believe that any of our students were involved in the allegations/charges,” he said. “Per the district’s policy, the employee has been placed on administrative leave and all access to school facilities has been limited. If the allegations are substantiated, the Cassville R-IV School District will take immediate steps to comply with Board policy and Missouri state law regarding such charges.”
Asbill went on to say that Cassville R-IV School District takes student safety as a top priority.
“I regret that one of our employees has been accused of these allegations,” he added.
According to Asbill, the Cassville School District requires and provides annual training to all employees regarding student safety and student/adult interactions.
