ATHENS, Ga. — Athens-Clarke County Police have issued a sexual assault arrest warrant for a Clarke County high teacher.
Officers said 23-year-old Kara Elizabeth Coalson of Athens was accused of a potentially inappropriate incident with a student.
Police launched the investigation after learning about the allegations. The school district said the alleged incident happened off campus and the teacher was placed on administrative leave pending the investigation.
Below is the full statement from school officials:
“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.”
The police department said any other victims of similar sexual assaults are encouraged to contact The Cottage Sexual Assault Center at 706-353-1912.
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