St. Helens District Unveils Plan Addressing Sexual Abuse Allegations

The St. Helens School District has unveiled a preliminary corrective action plan in response to sexual abuse allegations involving current and former staff, including two teachers and the former principal. The plan includes reinstating the school resource officer program, hosting advisory councils, and conducting annual surveys to improve transparency and accountability. Acting Superintendent Dr. Steve Webb, who was contracted temporarily, is stepping down at the end of January after fulfilling his duties, which included organizing listening sessions and drafting the corrective plan. The district is actively seeking community feedback on the plan through an online survey. Meanwhile, the school board faces criticism and calls for resignations following leadership decisions and handling of the scandal. The district intends to appoint a new acting superintendent by early February to implement the finalized plan.