Update: TMS Teacher Facing Charges Resigned from Job

Updated: Thursday, Oct. 25, 9 p.m.

A copy of the separation agreement between former TMS teacher Steven Tozier and the Tolland Board of Education reveals that Tozier resigned from his position as a physical education teacher.

The agreement also specified that Tozier will receive his weekly salary through June 2013. His employment with the Tolland school district ends on Oct. 31.

The superitendent of school's office provided Tolland Patch with a copy of the separation agreement after it was requested. The information is considered public record under the state Freedom of Information Act.

Original Story:

Tolland Middle School physical education teacher Steven Tozier, who is facing charges for allegedly placing a student in a headlock last June, will no longer work for the Tolland school district as of Oct. 31.

According to the pending minutes on the school district website, the school board approved a separation agreement with Tozier after going into executive session at its Oct. 10 meeting.

Tozier was placed on administrative leave this summer. He is facing charges of reckless endangerment and breach of peace. His next court date is scheduled for Nov. 27 at Rockville Superior Court. Tozier plead not guilty to both charges.

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