UPDATE (2:46 p.m. April 11):
Cienega High School Principal Kim Middleton sent an update letter on Friday, hoping to clear up any misinformation.
The letter reads:
Dear Cienega Parents,
I am writing to provide an update regarding the situation shared yesterday and to address any rumors or misinformation that may be circulating in our community and on various social media sites.
It was reported to our Cienega administration that an hourly staff member had engaged in inappropriate communication with a student. We immediately notified the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, which has since taken over the investigation.
The staff member involved in the allegation is no longer a Vail Unified School District employee.
At this time, no arrest has been made and the investigation is still ongoing. We will continue to work closely with law enforcement and will keep you informed should there be any significant developments, including if an arrest is made.
Please know that I understand that this situation may raise some concerns, and I remain committed to remaining transparent with all of you while working to ensure the safety of all students.
I would like to personally thank those who have shared pertinent information with myself and my staff as well as our partners at the Pima County Sheriff’s Office. I am fully committed to the safety of our students and I am grateful for your partnership and the partnership of our local law enforcement as we navigate this path.
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A former employee at Cienega High School is under investigation after school administrators reported possible inappropriate communication with a minor earlier today.
According to a letter sent to parents, Cienega administrators immediately notified the Pima County Sheriff’s Department after the allegation was reported.
The Sheriff’s Department said detectives from the Crimes Against Children Unit have been assigned to the case.
This is an active investigation, and no arrests have been made at this time. The staff member has since resigned.
