DRYDEN, NY (607NewsNow) — Two staff members of the Dryden Central School District are accused of sexual misconduct.

In a statement to WHCU, Superintendent Josh Bacigalupi says the district took immediate action when they received word from law enforcement about the allegations. Bacigalupi says they were told in October and December and adds the Advocacy Center of Tompkins County has been on campus to support students and staff “on two separate occasions.”

The unnamed staff members are on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of both a criminal and third-party probe.

Superintendent Bacigalupi’s full statement to WHCU

“The Dryden Central School District is committed to a safe, joyful nurturing environment that promotes learning and growth. To that end, when we were notified by law enforcement in October and December that there were ongoing investigations into staff members who allegedly committed acts of adult sexual misconduct in the school setting, the District took immediate action. Both staff members are on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the law enforcement investigations as well as a third party investigation done for the District. The District has been transparent and communicated with families in October and December via letter after learning about the investigations. The District has had the Advocacy Center of Ithaca come to the District to support students and staff on two separate occasions. We are committed to learning and understanding the facts regarding these allegations.”