Sheriff Ken Mascara said the teacher "may have been grooming the student through inappropriate conduct both in school and online through social media for future sexual encounters.”
As the new school year approaches, the public school system continues to face staffing shortages. Vacancy numbers are now significantly lower for most districts, compared to the last two years.
Days before the new school year kicks off, St. Lucie County Public Schools has released a new compensation agreement with their employees across all public schools.