The school district in Kokomo says the coach was fired as soon as they learned of the accusations.
KOKOMO, Ind. — A coach who has been with the Taylor Community School Corporation in Kokomo for more than 20 years is accused of having sex with one of his players. This comes three months after a former Taylor High School teacher was charged with a child sex crime.
A statement from the district’s Superintendent Steve Dishon says:
“Upon hearing the initial accusations, the district immediately put the individual on leave from his groundskeeping and coaching duty while the investigation was underway. As the situation developed and facts were uncovered, Taylor Community School Corporation terminated the accused individual’s employment and trespassed him from any Taylor property or event in which Taylor students participate.
We are cooperating fully with the police investigation as the safety and security of our students is always our priority. These accusations are deeply disturbing and we encourage parents to take the time to discuss with your children how to …