Altercation between student, faculty member at Palm Beach Gardens High School

School officials at Palm Beach Gardens High are investigating an altercation between a student and a faculty member.

Principal Larry Clawson called parents Thursday afternoon to notify them of what he called an unfortunate and brief confrontation inside a classroom.

He went on to say, "appropriate disciplinary actions will be taken. I assure you that we take these situations seriously."

It's unclear what led to the altercation.