Kansas Teacher Gets Diversion in Drug Case - Update

(Great Bend, Kansas)

The case of a former teacher facing felony drug charges is wrapping up, with Angela Renee Foote receiving a diversion agreement.[...]

Felony drug charges against Foote were dismissed, leaving misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. The state will not seek prosecution on those charges if she abides by the terms of the agreement, filed last week in Barton County District Court.

“The Barton County Attorney’s Office, after examining all reports concerning the incident, believes that it is in the best interest of all parties concerned that prosecution of this matter not now proceed, and that the defendant be diverted from the criminal justice system,” according to court records.

Okay.

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Kansas Teacher Faces Drug Charges
[Previous 9/22/12 post]
(Great Bend, Kansas) A special education teacher at Great Bend Middle School, Angela Foote, has been accused of multiple drug charges including methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.

Foote faces multiple charges including possession of meth, conspiracy to commit or use a facility for drug transaction, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

USD 428 did confirm she was arrested on the property but away from students and faculty.

"And out of the sight of students, the arrest concerns activities occurring away from school property and are not related to her duties as a teacher," said Jennifer Schartz, USD 428 Public Information Director.

Foote has been suspended with pay, and her live-in boyfriend was also arrested at a separate location.

Foote was booked into custody with bond set at $25,000.