LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC — A substitute teacher at a South Carolina high school was transported to a local medical center on Friday morning after she was discovered to be so intoxicated that she could not even stand up, WIS-TV reported.
"She had a box of wine in her bag that was opened, and students said she was consuming the wine during class," the Lexington County Sheriff's Department wrote in a report.
"On Friday, March 10, 2017, it was reported to the Administration of Brookland-Cayce School that a substitute teacher was behaving erratically and appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. This substitute is not an employee of the District, but works for Kelly Services. Kelly contracts with the District to provide substitute teachers.
Richards-Gartee was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
The Lexington School District released a statement on the incident Monday morning.
"The Administration responded immediately, removing the substitute from the classroom and sending her to the School Resource Officer. The District has been advised that law enforcement has filed criminal charges against the Kelly employee."