LOWELLVILLE, Ohio - Parents ask for greater transparency from the school district as the Lowellville Local Schools Board of Education approves the resignation of a teacher under investigation for alleged "employee misconduct."

The board placed 5th and 6th grade teacher David Olson on administrative leave on Feb. 19, who then resigned on March 12.  

Superintendent Cristine Sawicki reported the resignation to the State Department of Education. 

21 News confirmed with Sawicki that the district only notified parents of fifth and sixth graders after the investigation began.

At this time, the district has not shared any specific details about the allegations.

During the time for public comments, parent Amy Pinkle says she wishes the school district had directly informed the whole school community about the investigation.

"There are parents here that Mr. Olson has taught, that their students in seventh, eighth, ninth, or have graduated," she said.

Parent Kim McGinness added that she believes the district should have communicated with the parents sooner. 

"Be transparent, that's all we ask," she said.

Parent Leslie Zetts adds that she has concerns over children's safety at the school in light of the investigation.

"What specific actions are being taken to ensure that this type of situation does not happen again, and how will you communicate those to the parents?" she said.

21 News requested an interview with Superintendent Sawicki for more information about the investigation, but she declined, adding that she is unable to comment on the investigation and deferred to her statement at the meeting.

"The district has already implemented appropriate measures to ensure continuity of instruction and stability in the classroom for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year, which was communicated with the classes he teaches. We truly appreciate your patience and your understanding of our students and our parents as we moved through this process," she said.

21 News has attempted to reach out to Olson for comments, but has been unsuccessful so far.

21 News has requested additional documentation of the specific nature of the allegations, and the district is compiling them in accordance with Ohio public record law.