A Knoch Primary School teacher has been fired after an incident that led state police to charge her with striking a student in the face, the school district announced Friday evening.

State police announced Thursday, April 10, that Carly Miller, a second- and third-grade learning support teacher, was being charged with simple assault and harassment after allegedly striking an 8-year-old child. Police said she struck the boy in the face during school hours.

State police said Miller is accused of slapping the student after allegedly being bitten.

In a letter sent out to parents and posted on the district’s website, superintendent David Foley said the family of the child was notified immediately after the incident. He said Miller was placed on leave while the district investigated the incident, and her employment was terminated in March.

“The district treats allegations involving the safety of its students with the highest degree of importance. Swift action was taken by the district, and the proper authorities were immediately notified,” Foley said in the letter. “Because this is a personnel matter and a confidential student matter, the district is limited in its ability to publicly disclose specific information regarding the incident.”

Previously, the district said Miller, 35, had been suspended. According to state police, the incident occurred this past November.

“We are aware of the allegations, and have been aware for some time, and have been cooperating with the police in its investigation,” district solicitor Tom Breth said Thursday afternoon. “The teacher has been suspended and the parties are working through the process at this time.”

Charging documents were not immediately available at District Judge Jack Ripper’s office, and were expected to be available Monday.

Foley said while the district understands a desire for more information to be released, it is “legally and ethically bound to maintain confidentiality during this process, which can sometimes be lengthy.”

“Violence of any kind is not tolerated in our schools, and we remain committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for all,” Foley said.