A Widefield School District 3 employee has been placed on administrative leave as the district conducts an investigation with law enforcement.

Terrance Stanley, who works as armed safety and security in the district, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of felony child abuse. He posted a $10,000 bond to be released from custody the same day. His next court date is scheduled for Dec. 26.

In a message sent out to district families, D-3 officials said Stanley, 43, has been employed with the district since Nov. 28, 2016. It was not specified at which schools he worked.

The message fell in accordance with Colorado state law, requiring the district to notify appropriate parties, regardless of whether the alleged actions occurred “within the scope of his or her school district employment.”

District officials have provided no further comment on Stanley or the ongoing investigation.