Following a report on October 29 about alleged inappropriate conduct between a substitute teacher and an elementary school pupil, the Battle Creek Police Department (BCPD) launched an investigation that resulted in the arrest of a 68-year-old substitute teacher on solicitation charges. According to WZZM 13, the accused, Leslie Eric Miller, is scheduled to be arraigned today.
Miller is charged with “inappropriate communication” with the student, pending arraignment. It should be noted that the allegations do not involve any physical contact, but the solicitation charge seems to imply that a boundary was allegedly crossed while Miller was a substitute teacher in the Lakeview School District, according to FOX 17 News.
In response, the Lakeview School District has started an internal inquiry to find out if any district rules or procedures were broken. According to a statement received by WOODTV, the BCPD has not ruled out the possibility of further victims and is quick to urge anyone with information to call them at 269.781.0911.
Although there are few details about the specifics of the “inappropriate communication,” the district has assured that they are committed to the health and wellbeing of their community. A district spokesperson added that “teachers and staff are dedicated to creating a safe and positive academic environment where all students can thrive and grow,” as WOODTV highlighted in a report on the situation. Miller is still in Calhoun County Jail while the district works to address this difficult situation.
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