An arrest warrant was issued Wednesday for a middle school employee, Atlanta Public Schools confirmed.

Sanchez Waller was placed on administrative leave earlier this week, schools spokesman Ian Smith said in a statement. He is a paraprofessional at Bunche Middle School.

District officials did not reveal why the warrant was issued.

“The safety and security of our students is a top priority at APS,” Smith said, “and we are focused on graduating every student ready for college and career.”

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Sam Lilley, the late first officer of the fatal American Airlines flight, was a Richmond Hill, Ga. native. His father Tim Lilley posted this image of Sam on Facebook Thursday in remembrance. (Photo via Facebook)

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