NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska school board has reached a settlement with two employees who say they were told to check with parents before reporting suspected child abuse.

The agreement was posted on Monday’s North Platte School Board meeting agenda.

The dispute began when a student arrived at Madison Middle School in March with a scratched, dirty face and unkempt hair. The student appeared thirsty and hungry.

Teacher Christie Copper and guidance counselor Stephen Spiehs contacted a school resource officer and a child welfare agency. They say the principal later told them the child’s father was upset, and advised them to contact parents first unless a child faced immediate danger.

The settlement says the employees complied with district procedures. The North Platte Education Association has agreed to dismiss its complaints against the district.