A Clarke Central High School teacher arrested on a sexual assault charged in connection to what authorities are calling “a potentially inappropriate" relationship with a student is being held in the Clarke County Jail on a $10,000 bond.
According to a media releases from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, 23-year old Kara Coalson is charged with Sexual Assault by Person with Supervisory/Disciplinary Authority. In a statement, the Clarke County Schools District said: “The district takes these situations very seriously and acted quickly upon learning of the potentially inappropriate relationship.”
Entire statement:
“The school district was recently informed of a potentially inappropriate incident that took place off campus involving a student and a teacher. District officials immediately contacted local law enforcement and the teacher was placed on administrative leave, pending an investigation.
The police investigation is ongoing and an arrest warrant has been issued for the teacher. The school district has also notified state officials at the Georgia Professional Standards Commission of the investigation and the circumstances surrounding it.
While we cannot share more information due to our need to protect the student and the nature of the investigation, we want to reiterate that our first and most important responsibility is the safety of all students. The district takes these situations very seriously and acted quickly upon learning of the potentially inappropriate relationship.”
