The school district is aware of a recently filed legal action that names the district, the Board of Education, and a former district employee. The former employee referenced in the claim has not been employed by the district since June of 2018. The district only became aware of the claim recently.
The allegations outlined in the filing are serious in regards to an inappropriate relationship with a former employee and a student back in 2018, and the district is treating this matter with the utmost gravity.
The district takes all allegations involving student safety and well-being seriously. Upon becoming aware of this matter, the district began reviewing the information available and is cooperating fully with appropriate authorities. As this is an active legal matter, the district is limited in what it can share publicly and cannot comment on specific allegations or individuals named in the filing.
It is the highest priority of the district to ensure a safe learning environment for all students and upholding its policies, procedures, and mandatory reporting requirements. The district will continue to take all necessary steps in accordance with the law.
Additional information will be provided if and when it becomes appropriate to do so.