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Officials: Teacher On Leave After Bringing Joint To School

DENVER (CBS4) - A teacher at Manual High School was placed on leave after officials say he brought a marijuana joint to school.

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Manual High School (credit: CBS)

The teacher says it was for an anti-pot campaign, but district officials say the project wasn't approved by the school's administration.

Three other staff members were also placed on leave for their involvement in the campaign.

Denver police are investigating possible criminal charges.

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