The boy's parents say they are still waiting for an apology and a public declaration from Halton school officials that their son was telling the truth about being shut in an art supply cupboard for talking in his Grade 2 class. The parents, who don't want to be identified, say they're not seeking to have anyone fired. But they are furious their son was repeatedly called a liar by other parents and students after it was announced the teacher had left Florence Meares Public School on a personal matter. Yesterday, board officials confirmed the teacher was off with pay for the rest of the school year following the alleged May 4 incident. It's not known how long the boy was left in cupboard or if the door was locked. He told his parents he thought it was between 20 and 30 minutes and that his attempts to open the door from the inside failed. Another teacher discovered him and he was returned to his class. He did not tell his parents about the incident at the time. "He didn't want to be in trouble for talking in class," his mother said, adding the family only found out four days later at the same time they learned he had already been interviewed by the Halton Children's Aid Society. Two older sons are still attending school, but the boy has not been to class since. Halton board Director Wayne Joudrie said the teacher has not been charged as a result of the investigation and that when a school calls the CAS it is up to that organization to decide when parents will be informed. He also said the teacher will be assigned to a different Halton school in September.