(KTTS News) — A Glendale High School geometry teacher who used a racial slur in class last week has resigned.

The Springfield Public School district released a statement, confirming what happened.

It says the student who recorded the teacher using the word multiple times on video has been suspended for three days.

Video obtained by KY3 News shows the teacher saying the N-word multiple times.

An attorney for the student says she recorded it as a news event and it became a news event.

Springfield Public Schools spokesman Stephen Hall says Glendale acted appropriately when handling the matter.

Statement from Springfield Public Schools:

The teacher who was initially placed on administrative leave following the situation at Glendale High School is no longer employed by Springfield Public Schools. Furthermore, much speculation has occurred regarding student discipline related to a video recording of the unacceptable classroom incident. Student discipline is confidential, per federal law, and Springfield Public Schools cannot disclose specifics related to actions taken. The student handbook is clear, however, on consequences for inappropriate use of electronic devices. Any consequences applied per the scope and sequence would also consider if minors are identifiable in the recording and what, if any, hardships are endured by other students due to a violation of privacy with the dissemination of the video in question. SPS is confident that the district appropriately and promptly handled all matters related to what occurred at Glendale. We want our schools to be safe and welcoming learning environments. When students have concerns, they should follow the appropriate steps for reporting.

Please see this initial message sent to Glendale staff and families on Tuesday, May 9 to inform them of steps taken to address the inappropriate, inexcusable comments of the former staff member.