Santiago continued to teach for nearly a decade before he was charged with sexually abusing 10 students at Adelante. The latest lawsuit alleges that school staff and the district’s current interim superintendent, Imee Almazan, were not only aware of Santiago’s inappropriate behavior but also chose not to notify the police. Superintendent Almazan declined to comment. All mandatory reporters are required by law to report all known or suspected cases of child abuse or neglect. The lawsuit alleges former Alum Rock superintendent Stephen Fiss instructed staff not to call law enforcement in response to the complaints.

Source: The Guardian June 17, 2024 22:23 UTC