The incident occurred at Granite Oaks Middle School on February 25. Video obtained by The Sacramento Bee appears to show eighth-grade history teacher Dan Champ unbuttoning his pants and urinating into a container just out of view of the camera. ' A pouring sound is then audible off camera.
About one minute later, the school bell rings and students begin entering the classroom. The footage does not appear to show any students present while the incident occurred. School leaders said they first learned of the video on February 25 after a parent and a staff member brought it to administrators' attention.
Families then received a message later that day confirming immediate action. ' The teacher was identified by students as Dan Champ, an eighth-grade history teacher and Associated Student Body adviser with more than 25 years of experience. An eighth-grade student who was previously enrolled in Champ's class told The Bee she had heard rumors earlier in the school year that he would urinate into a container between classes.
The incident ignited fierce debate among parents in the Rocklin Unified School District community. Some parents questioned whether staff are given adequate time for restroom breaks. It remains unclear what specific disciplinary action will be taken against Dan Champ following the investigation.