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New York Post
16 hours ago
- New York Post
Married Florida math teacher, 32, accused of classroom sex with student during lunchtime
A now-32-year-old Florida teacher is accused of having sex with a student in a classroom during lunchtime. Sarah Jacas is listed as a mathematics teacher at Corner Lake Middle School, which is a part of Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) in the Orlando metro area. Advertisement She was arrested on Monday and faced a judge on Tuesday, local reports say. On June 10, a now-16-year-old boy told investigators he had sex with Jacas when he was 14, according to an arrest warrant affidavit viewed by Fox News Digital. The alleged sexual encounters were said to have taken place between December 2022 and April 2023. 'That individual is a 10-month employee and is not working at OCPS during the summer break,' an OCPS spokesperson told Fox News Digital. Advertisement The school's principal sent a message to the school community that said, 'I can assure you I take all allegations very seriously and there is an ongoing investigation by law enforcement and the district's Office of Professional Standards.' Sarah Jacas was arrested on Monday and faced a judge for the first time on Tuesday afternoon. Orange County Jail 'Although I cannot discuss employee matters, please know this person will not be returning to campus pending the outcome of the investigation,' the message continued. The alleged victim told investigators he would eat lunch in Jacas' classroom 'because he had issues fitting in and associating with the right crowd,' the affidavit said. Advertisement The two allegedly texted each other until the minor's parents found out. The alleged sexual encounters were said to have taken place between December 2022 and April 2023. Google Maps When that communication was cut off, Jacas allegedly used an Instagram account to communicate. Advertisement The relationship was eventually discovered by Jacas' husband, who threatened to report her, according to the affidavit. Jacas faces charges including two counts of lewd or lascivious battery (custodial authority), two counts of lewd or lascivious molestation (custodial authority) and one count of sex offense – authority figure solicit/engage sexual conduct statutory rape, according to online court records, with bond set at $19,000.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Yahoo
Married Florida math teacher, 32, accused of classroom sex with student during lunchtime
A now-32-year-old Florida teacher is accused of having sex with a student in a classroom during lunchtime. Sarah Jacas is listed as a mathematics teacher at Corner Lake Middle School, which is a part of Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) in the Orlando metro area. She was arrested on Monday and faced a judge on Tuesday, local reports say. On June 10, a now-16-year-old boy told investigators he had sex with Jacas when he was 14, according to an arrest warrant affidavit viewed by Fox News Digital. The alleged sexual encounters were said to have taken place between December 2022 and April 2023. "That individual is a 10-month employee and is not working at OCPS during the summer break," an OCPS spokesperson told Fox News Digital. Nj Elementary Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Student, Having His Child When He Was 13 The school's principal sent a message to the school community that said, "I can assure you I take all allegations very seriously and there is an ongoing investigation by law enforcement and the district's Office of Professional Standards." Read On The Fox News App "Although I cannot discuss employee matters, please know this person will not be returning to campus pending the outcome of the investigation," the message continued. High School Teacher Charged With Sexually Assaulting Former Teen Student At Her Home The alleged victim told investigators he would eat lunch in Jacas' classroom "because he had issues fitting in and associating with the right crowd," the affidavit said. The two allegedly texted each other until the minor's parents found out. When that communication was cut off, Jacas allegedly used an Instagram account to communicate. The relationship was eventually discovered by Jacas' husband, who threatened to report her, according to the affidavit. Jacas faces charges including two counts of lewd or lascivious battery (custodial authority), two counts of lewd or lascivious molestation (custodial authority) and one count of sex offense - authority figure solicit/engage sexual conduct statutory rape, according to online court records, with bond set at $19, article source: Married Florida math teacher, 32, accused of classroom sex with student during lunchtime
Fox News
21 hours ago
- Fox News
Married Florida math teacher, 32, accused of classroom sex with student during lunchtime
Print Close By Pilar Arias Published June 25, 2025 A now-32-year-old Florida teacher is accused of having sex with a student in a classroom during lunchtime. Sarah Jacas is listed as a mathematics teacher at Corner Lake Middle School, which is a part of Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) in the Orlando metro area. She was arrested on Monday and faced a judge on Tuesday, local reports say. On June 10, a now-16-year-old boy told investigators he had sex with Jacas when he was 14, according to an arrest warrant affidavit viewed by Fox News Digital. The alleged sexual encounters were said to have taken place between December 2022 and April 2023. "That individual is a 10-month employee and is not working at OCPS during the summer break," an OCPS spokesperson told Fox News Digital. NJ ELEMENTARY TEACHER ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ABUSING STUDENT, HAVING HIS CHILD WHEN HE WAS 13 The school's principal sent a message to the school community that said, "I can assure you I take all allegations very seriously and there is an ongoing investigation by law enforcement and the district's Office of Professional Standards." "Although I cannot discuss employee matters, please know this person will not be returning to campus pending the outcome of the investigation," the message continued. HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER CHARGED WITH SEXUALLY ASSAULTING FORMER TEEN STUDENT AT HER HOME The alleged victim told investigators he would eat lunch in Jacas' classroom "because he had issues fitting in and associating with the right crowd," the affidavit said. The two allegedly texted each other until the minor's parents found out. When that communication was cut off, Jacas allegedly used an Instagram account to communicate. The relationship was eventually discovered by Jacas' husband, who threatened to report her, according to the affidavit. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Jacas faces charges including two counts of lewd or lascivious battery (custodial authority), two counts of lewd or lascivious molestation (custodial authority) and one count of sex offense - authority figure solicit/engage sexual conduct statutory rape, according to online court records, with bond set at $19,000. Print Close URL
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Pictures: 2025 OCPS State of the Schools address
Orange County School Board Chair Teresa Jacobs and OCPS Superintendent Maria Vazquez deliver the 2025 State of the Schools address at Innovation High School in Orlando, Monday, June 9, 2025. Jacobs and Vazquez updated community leaders, educators and elected officials on the success of district-wide initiatives, including efforts to combat declining enrollment and absenteeism in OCPS' 213 schools. OCPS is the eighth-largest school district in the U.S, serving more than 200,000 students. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) OCPS Superintendent Maria Vazquez and Orange County School Board Chair Teresa Jacobs listen as they are introduced to deliver the 2025 State of the Schools address at Innovation High School in Orlando, Monday, June 9, 2025. Jacobs and Vazquez updated community leaders, educators and elected officials on the success of district-wide initiatives and efforts to combat declining enrollment and absenteeism during the annual address. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) Orange County School Board Chair Teresa Jacobs, left, and OCPS Superintendent Maria Vazquez go to embrace after together delivering the 2025 State of the Schools address at Innovation High School in Orlando, Monday, June 9, 2025. Jacobs and Vazquez updated community leaders, educators and elected officials on the success of district-wide initiatives, including efforts to combat declining enrollment and absenteeism in OCPS' 213 schools. OCPS is the eighth-largest school district in the U.S, serving more than 200,000 students. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) Orange County School Board Chair Teresa Jacobs, with OCPS Superintendent Maria Vazquez, right, welcomes OCPS police officer Brian Howart and his firearms detection dog Coco for an impromptu appearance onstage during the 2025 State of the Schools address at Innovation High School in Orlando, Monday, June 9, 2025. Jacobs and Vazquez updated community leaders, educators and elected officials on the success of district-wide initiatives and efforts to combat declining enrollment and absenteeism during the annual address. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) OCPS Superintendent Maria Vazquez delivers remarks during the 2025 State of the Schools address at Innovation High School in Orlando, Monday, June 9, 2025. Jacobs and Vazquez updated community leaders, educators and elected officials on the success of district-wide initiatives and efforts to combat declining enrollment and absenteeism during the annual address. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) Orange County School Board Chair Teresa Jacobs delivers remarks during the 2025 State of the Schools address at Innovation High School in Orlando, Monday, June 9, 2025. Jacobs and Vazquez updated community leaders, educators and elected officials on the success of district-wide initiatives and efforts to combat declining enrollment and absenteeism during the annual address. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) Orange County School Board Chair Teresa Jacobs, with and OCPS Superintendent Maria Vazquez, listen as they are introduced to deliver the 2025 State of the Schools address at Innovation High School in Orlando, Monday, June 9, 2025. Jacobs and Vazquez updated community leaders, educators and elected officials on the success of district-wide initiatives and efforts to combat declining enrollment and absenteeism during the annual address. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) OCPS Superintendent Maria Vazquez applauds the district reading scores during the 2025 State of the Schools address at Innovation High School in Orlando, Monday, June 9, 2025. Jacobs and Vazquez updated community leaders, educators and elected officials on the success of district-wide initiatives and efforts to combat declining enrollment and absenteeism during the annual address. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) Orange County School Board Chair Teresa Jacobs, with OCPS Superintendent Maria Vazquez, right, introduces OCPS police officer Brian Howart and his firearms detection dog Coco for an impromptu appearance onstage during the 2025 State of the Schools address at Innovation High School in Orlando, Monday, June 9, 2025. Jacobs and Vazquez updated community leaders, educators and elected officials on the success of district-wide initiatives and efforts to combat declining enrollment and absenteeism during the annual address. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) OCPS Superintendent Maria Vazquez delivers remarks during the 2025 State of the Schools address at Innovation High School in Orlando, Monday, June 9, 2025. Jacobs and Vazquez updated community leaders, educators and elected officials on the success of district-wide initiatives and efforts to combat declining enrollment and absenteeism during the annual address. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) Orange County School Board Chair Teresa Jacobs and OCPS Superintendent Maria Vazquez applaud teachers during the 2025 State of the Schools address at Innovation High School in Orlando, Monday, June 9, 2025. Jacobs and Vazquez updated community leaders, educators and elected officials on the success of district-wide initiatives and efforts to combat declining enrollment and absenteeism during the annual address. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) Show Caption1 of 11Orange County School Board Chair Teresa Jacobs, left, gets a hug from OCPS Superintendent Maria Vazquez after they delivered the 2025 State of the Schools address at Innovation High School in Orlando, Monday, June 9, 2025. Jacobs and Vazquez updated community leaders, educators and elected officials on the success of district-wide initiatives, including efforts to combat declining enrollment and absenteeism in OCPS' 213 schools. OCPS is the eighth-largest school district in the U.S, serving more than 200,000 students. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Expand
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Orange school board to pay consultant to lure back OCPS students
The Orange County School Board will pay a consultant almost $1,000 for every former public school student it can lure back into the school system, an effort it hopes will boost enrollment and provide information on why some parents have opted for private schools or homeschooling. The agreement, approved unanimously Tuesday night, gives the task of recruiting back former Orange County Public School students to Caissa Public Strategy LLC, a Tennessee-based public relations firm. The contract comes as OCPS expects to lose about 3,100 students and $27.8 million in state funding for next school year — a loss that means 2% budget cuts across the board and has prompted fears of teacher layoffs. The district has largely blamed the state's expansion of the voucher program — which are taxpayer-funded scholarships for private and homeschool — for its declining enrollment. Florida expanded vouchers in 2023, wiping out family income requirements, and voucher use has jumped 67% since then. Because schools are funded on a per-pupil basis, declining enrollment means a drop in state money. Though some costs drop when enrollment declines, some school costs are fixed, such as air conditioning a campus or paying a principal, so fewer students hurts district budgets. The district said it's goal was to inform families of the opportunities available at their local public schools and encourage them to return. 'This initiative provides a new avenue for OCPS to promote its schools and highlight the strong educational opportunities available to students and families who live in Orange County and are not enrolled in OCPS,' said Superintendent Maria Vazquez in a statement. The contract begins Wednesday and runs through Dec. 31. According to the agreement, Caissa will receive $935 'for each formerly enrolled OCPS student who re-enrolls in OCPS and attends a district operated school for 30 days.' The firm is only paid if a student is brought back to OCPS. The district receives about $8,950 per student from the state, meaning OCPS would net about $8,000 per student recruited back to public schools. So if 1,000 students return to OCPS, the district would net an additional $8 million from the state after paying the firm about $935,000. Board member Stephanie Vanos said in a text message that she hopes the effort provides the district needed information on why some parents have left OCPS. 'My hope is that it enables the district to better understand why some families are choosing not to attend their public school and can help guide our decisions and allocation of resources in the future,' she wrote.
