Medina Police investigating Bellevue High staffer for alleged inappropriate contact with student

Medina Police have been investigating a case since the first part of February involving a Bellevue High School non-teaching staff member alleged to have had inappropriate contact with a student, the school district recently notifying parents.

Medina Police have been investigating a case since the first part of February involving a Bellevue High School non-teaching staff member alleged to have had inappropriate contact with a student, the school district recently notifying parents.

BHS Principal Scott Powers issued a letter to parents  Monday night informing them the high school staff member has been placed on administrative leave and prohibited from accessing district property. The letter also states the alleged incident occurred in Medina — not on school grounds or during a school district function.

Medina Police Chief Steve Burns said his department is not releasing details about the suspect or alleged victim at this time nor specifics about where in the city the incident is alleged to have occurred.

“The suspect is cooperating and we have interviewed him, but no charges have been filed,” Burns said, adding the investigation is ongoing. “We anticipate a couple more weeks before it’s complete, because there are several more people we need to talk to.”