The band director had worked at Chaffin Middle School and Southside High School.

A former Fort Smith band director fired earlier this week has been arrested, according to the Fort Smith Police Department.

Palmer served as the band director at Chaffin Middle School and Southside High School. The contract termination is effective immediately, the district said.

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Officials say the investigation began after a report of possible inappropriate contact between a Fort Smith school employee and a student.