Teacher Resigns in Student Sex Case

(Lorain, Ohio) A 35-year-old preschool teacher, Christina Futchko, resigned her position with the Lorain School District amid allegations that she had a romantic relationship with a 17-year-old student.

The boy's parents found incriminating emails between Futchko and the student and notified school officials. Futchko was then placed on paid leave pending the results of an investigation.

Since the age of consent in Ohio is 16, Futchko's alleged actions with a 17-year-old would not be criminal. However, they would be contrary to established school district policy which prohibits a teacher in a position of authority from engaging in sexual conduct with a student.

With Futchko's resignation, the school district closed its investigation.