(Lake View, Iowa) – The Sac County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, said a teacher accused of sexually abusing one of her students faces multiple charges. On their social media page, authorities said 34-year-old Stefanie Regine Kelsey, of Sac City, was allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old male student at East Sac County High School. The relationship had been going on since sometime after the school year started, the sheriff’s office said in a news release.

“Sheriff’s officials were notified on March 10, 2022, by a concerned parent after hearing rumors about the relationship. Sheriff McClure says that after talking with the concerned parent, an investigation was opened. East Sac County School administrators fully cooperated and assisted the Sac County Sheriffs’ Office with their investigation,” the sheriff’s office said. Kelsey is charged with three counts of third-degree sexual abuse. She was arrested and booked into the Sac County Jail but has since been released on a $30,000 bond.

Sac County School District officials have stated “The District is aware of the recent criminal charges filed against a staff member, Stefanie Kelsey. During its investigation into this matter, the District received and plans to accept her resignation effective immediately. The Board plans to take action on Monday, March 14. The District will continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement and follow all applicable District policies regarding this matter, including performing any and all reporting obligations as required by law.”