Police arrest - handcuffs (C)

BETHANY, Ill. (WAND) — An investigation is underway at Okaw Valley School District.

This comes after a teacher was arrested for criminal conduct involving a high school student.

The school district shared a message on their Facebook page.

District says, they were made aware of the teacher's inappropriate communications with a minor.

They notified police and the teacher was arrested last night.

They say, the investigation is still underway.

In a statement the district says, "The Board and Administration are committed to providing students a safe learning environment and will continue to do so in the future."

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