Helix Asst. Principal Investigated After Runaway Returns
Assistant Principal Josh Stepner Under Investigation
POSTED: 8:32 am PDT October 6, 2009
UPDATED: 6:57 pm PDT October 6, 2009
LA MESA, Calif. -- An assistant principal at Helix High School was under investigation Tuesday in the disappearance of a female student who ran away from home, La Mesa police said.The 16-year-old student has since returned home safely, according to La Mesa police Lt. David Bond.Investigators do not suspect sexual relationship between the student and the assistant principal, according to Bond.The assistant principal was identified as Josh Stepner, sources told 10News.Helix, a charter school, has been marred by controversy involving student-staff relationships. Four former Helix teachers were convicted of sex crimes involving students between December 2006 and September 2008.The Grossmont Union High School District board considered revoking Helix's charter earlier this year because of the scandals, but the proposed action was never approved.
Previous Helix High School Stories:
- July 9, 2009: Helix High Could Lose Charter For Sex Scandals
- April 27, 2009: Sex Scandals Prompt Helix High Teacher Training
- October 22, 2008: Board Member Claims Cover-Up In Helix Sex Cases
- October 17, 2008: Ex-Helix High Adviser Sentenced For Lewd Act In Public
- August 27, 2008: Ex-Helix High Teacher Sentenced For Sex With Student
- December 6, 2007: Ex-Band Director Admits To Sex With Male Student
- April 20, 2007: Teacher Sentenced For Unlawful Sex With Student
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