Yakima school firing teacher in student sex case

By Associated Press

Summary

The East Valley School District has notified the Yakima high school physical education teacher Michelle Taylor there is probable cause to fire her.

Story Published: Nov 3, 2009 at 10:13 AM PDT

Story Updated: Nov 3, 2009 at 10:13 AM PDT

YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - The East Valley School District has notified the Yakima high school physical education teacher Michelle Taylor there is probable cause to fire her.

The 31-year-old is accused of having sex with a 16-year-old male student last spring in the back of her truck in a Yakima parking lot.

The Yakima Herald-Republic reports she has been on paid leave since June and has denied the allegations.

She made a court appearance last month on charges of sexual misconduct and communication with a minor for immoral purposes.