Former Poland teacher had distinguished record
Former Poland teacher had distinguished record
POLAND — Comments like “outstanding,” “dedicated professional” and “impressive” fill the personnel file of a 19-year Poland teacher who resigned this week during a school district investigation into his reported relationship with a former student.
Troy Massey, 41, of Boardman, a Poland Seminary High School physics teacher and cross country and track coach, resigned his duties Monday. He will remain on paid sick leave through Aug. 29.
The girl with whom Massey is accused of having a relationship is now 18 and graduated in June, but she was 17 and a student when the reported relationship is believed to have began, according to school officials. The school district’s investigation started in September.
The issue was reported to the school district by the girl’s parent, according to documents submitted by the school district to the Ohio Department of Education’s Office of Professional Conduct.
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