JEFFERSON COUNTY – A recent letter from Waltonville Community Unit School District No. 1 Superintendent Michael D. Denault acknowledges accusations being made against a former school district staff member.

According to the letter, the former teacher is currently accused of sending inappropriate messages to students at a new school.

Reports indicate that new school was Mt. Vernon Township High School and that teacher was reportedly walked out of the building earlier this month.

Denault states it has also been brought to his attention that the alleged types of behaviors may have also been sent to Waltonville students while this individual was employed in Waltonville.

He assures former and current students that the district fully supports them and encourages anyone with information regarding the matter to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department.

Denault also encourages the public to be mindful of the sensitivity of the subject with potential victims at the forefront as you consider public/social media comments.