APPLETON (NBC 26) — In a statement given to NBC 26 Tuesday afternoon, the Appleton Area School District addressed the situation:
"Rebecca Ryan was employed by the Appleton Area School District from August 29, 2016, through February 9, 2018. During her time with the district, there were no reports or allegations involving inappropriate contact with students We are committed to partnering with the Appleton Police Department as needed to support any ongoing investigations," the District continued.
A reporter with NBC 26 also spoke with the Outagamie County District Attorney's Office Tuesday afternoon. An office worker confirmed that Ryan is currently booked in Outagamie County Jail pending her initial appearance, but a date and time has not yet been confirmed.
**Below is previous information from our initial report**
A former Appleton West High School teacher has been arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student, according to the Appleton Police Department.
Police say Rebecca Ryan of Neenah was arrested on three counts of sexual assault of a child by a school staff member. Police say their investigation found the former teacher was in a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student while working at Appleton West High School during the 2017-2018 academic year.
"These incidents were reported to law enforcement in March of this year and investigators reacted swiftly and were able to establish probable cause to make an arrest in this case," the Appleton Police Department said in a news release.
Police say Ryan is now in custody at the Outagamie County Jail. She was not employed as a teacher when she was arrested.
Police believe no other evidence suggests that other students were involved or harmed.
Police are encouraging anyone with information related to the case to contact them.
