Peoria Unified investigation puts district response under scrutiny

Police continued investigating alleged sexual misconduct involving two former Centennial High School teachers as Peoria Unified School District faced questions about its response to the case.

The investigation brought police to district offices in early July. The search prompted members of the Peoria Unified governing board to criticize or question how the district handled the matter, according to local reporting.

Peoria Unified issued a statement saying the police action could affect the district’s ability to educate students. The district also expressed disappointment with the police department.

A public district meeting was planned for July 16 to discuss the events. the sources do not verify what happened at that meeting or whether board members took formal action afterward.

For Peoria families and residents, the immediate issue is the distinction between an ongoing investigation and a final finding. The police search and the board’s questions are confirmed developments, while the facts underlying the allegations, any potential criminal case and the district board’s follow-up remain unsettled in the reporting.