Menomonee Falls H.S. staff member resigns, accused of inappropriate relationship with student
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls School District officials say an investigation is underway after information was received indicating a Menomonee Falls High School staff member may have engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a student.
The Menomonee Falls Police Department plans on having a case ready to present to the district attorney next week. The school district says they are working on their own investigation after it was their staff that discovered the alleged issue in the first place.
"Friday the information was brought forward to the leadership team, the individuals involved were immediately met with," said Menomonee Falls superintedent, Patricia Greco. "It was close to the end of the school day. The individual involved was placed on administrative leave."
Soon after, that staff member resigned. The employees name is not being released until charges are filed -- which the superintendent says she does expect to happen.
"Think of your own families. If this impacted your home. how much time would you want to prepare? So we have deep respect for this child, the child's family and the family of the staff member involved," said Greco.
The Menomonee Falls Police Department was contacted Monday morning. The police department has referred charges to the Waukesha County District Attorney’s office.
Greco would not disclose the age or gender of the student involved, saying only that the person was "not 18 years of age."
The investigation is ongoing.
Menomonee Falls School District officials said this in a statement:
In addition to initiating its own investigation into the allegations, members of District Leadership, as mandatory reporters, involved the Menomonee Falls Police Department. The District is cooperating fully with the police investigation. The District has been notified that the Police Department has referred charges to the Waukesha County District Attorney’s office. The District has also referred the matter to the Department of Public Instruction which has opened an investigation into the matter.
The safety and well-being of our students is the highest priority for the School District of Menomonee Falls.
The District takes this responsibility seriously and promptly investigates any concerns regarding student safety while also insuring that any such investigation is handled professionally and respects the confidentiality of all persons involved.
When appropriate, we partner closely with the Menomonee Falls Police Department.
The District is prohibited by law from discussing any specific personnel or student matter.