Supt: We'll take action in teacher DUI

BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) - The superintendent of Bristol Warren Regional School District said the district will take action after a second-grade teacher in Bristol was arrested on drunk driving charges while on her way to school Monday morning.

Kathleen Borgia, 43, a teacher at Colt Andrews Elementary School, pleaded not guilty to the charges in court Monday afternoon. Borgia was released on $10,000 bond with surety. She will return to court on October 9th.

Superintendent Ed Mara said there will be actions taken.

"We are working with our attorneys and have taken the necessary steps to ensure our students' safety," Mara said.

Mara said his office is still awaiting a copy of the police report. He also stressed Borgia is entitled to due process and is presumed innocent until proven otherwise.

It's not the first alcohol-related incident involving Borgia.

The school committee fired her last year for drinking on the job. She had just been reinstated a few weeks ago after a successful appeal of her firing.

Back in 2004, Borgia was charged with simple assault and resisting arrest. She was also ordered to undergo alcohol counseling.