The parent of a girl enrolled in a Bel Aire Christian academy is suing a teacher and the school for nearly a quarter of a million dollars, alleging the teacher groomed and sexually abused the girl and the school failed to protect her.
A petition filed in Sedgwick County civil court in August seeks damages citing negligence and negligent hiring, retention, supervision, and training on the part of the school. It alleges the school failed to supervise, protect and prevent the student from enduring abuse while she was in its care. The teacher also is being sued, with the petition alleging battery and “intentional, willful, wanton, and malicious” conduct against the child.
A spokeswoman with the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office said the office completed an initial review of the allegations of improper contact between a former teacher and student at Sunrise Christian Academy on Aug. 28. She said the investigation remains under review and no charges have been filed. The Eagle typically does not name people who have not been charged…