The Member, a teacher, engaged in an inappropriate personal relationship and boundary violations with a vulnerable student.
The Member exchanged numerous personal text messages with the student, invited her to his home, allowed her to sleep over, and gave her a massage.
The Member continued this contact even after being directed by the school board to cease communication.
The Member pleaded no contest to allegations of professional misconduct.
The Discipline Committee found the Member guilty of professional misconduct, including psychological or emotional abuse of a student.
Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered a reprimand, a 10-month suspension of the Member's certificate, and the completion of coursework on professional boundaries.