Boardman teacher under investigation, former YSU kicker, found dead
A Boardman High School teacher who was placed on leave amid allegations of inappropriate communications and relations with an 18 year old student has been found dead. The Mahoning County Coroner's Office confirmed that it is investigating the death of Nick Liste. Beaver Township Police Chief Carl Frost tells 21 News that Liste, went to his father-in-law's home in the Township and took a gun. Shortly after that, police received a 9-1-1 call about a shot b...
A Boardman High School teacher who was placed on leave amid allegations of inappropriate communications and relations with an 18 year old student has been found dead.
The Mahoning County Coroner's Office confirmed that it is investigating the death of Nick Liste.
Beaver Township Police Chief Carl Frost tells 21 News that Liste, went to his father-in-law's home in the Township and took a gun.
Shortly after that, police received a 9-1-1 call about a shot being fired in Beaver Township.
Liste who apparently shot himself, was found along railroad tracks near Pine Lake Road about two miles from the father-in-law's home.
A statement from the school district issued early Friday says that the teacher was escorted from the high school Thursday afternoon and would not be permitted on school grounds while an investigation was being conducted by school officials and Boardman Police.
The teacher had been placed on administrative leave.
The statement from the school did not elaborate on the specific nature of the allegations.
Although the alleged victim is 18-years-old, it is against the law in Ohio for a teacher, administrator, coach, or other school authority to engage in sexual conduct with any student and could result in charges of sexual battery.
The following statement was issued by the Boardman Schools following Liste's death:
"The district is in a state of grief and shock this morning. An emergency team of counselors has been called in to help our students and staff with this sudden loss. We ask for prayers and support from of our spartan family as we are grieving today."
The statement says that anyone in need of grief counseling may go the the high school.
Department of Education records indicate that Liste was a gym teacher in the high school, as well as a coach for both the high school and junior high.
According to the Penguin Football website, during his career at YSU from 2009 to 2013 as first-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference punter.
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