Nebraska School District OR-1 announced that a Palmyra teacher has been arrested on suspicion of having an inappropriate relationship with a former student. According to a letter sent to families, Cody Pester, a sixth-grade teacher at Palmyra Junior/Senior High, was arrested Monday morning. The district said it immediately suspended Pester and removed him from all extracurricular duties. District OR-1 encouraged families to reach out to the school administration with any concerns. It said counseling and support services will be available in the coming days for students who need them. The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office announced a news conference Tuesday morning to share details of the investigation.
PALMYRA, Neb. —
Nebraska School District OR-1 announced that a Palmyra teacher has been arrested on suspicion of having an inappropriate relationship with a former student.
According to a letter sent to families, Cody Pester, a sixth-grade teacher at Palmyra Junior/Senior High, was arrested Monday morning. The district said it immediately suspended Pester and removed him from all extracurricular duties.
District OR-1 encouraged families to reach out to the school administration with any concerns. It said counseling and support services will be available in the coming days for students who need them.
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office announced a news conference Tuesday morning to share details of the investigation.