Former McNary High school choir teacher Joshua Rist is resigning from the Salem-Keizer School District after over a year on paid leave. In exchange for his resignation, the district also took down a video statement from Superintendent Andrea Castañeda addressing allegations against him.
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New complaint of ‘inappropriate conduct’ emerges against former McNary choir teacher
Joshua Rist, on paid administrative leave, is facing multiple investigations over his conduct with students. The record of his case prompted Salem-Keizer’s school superintendent Tuesday to press for tougher Oregon laws to address teachers who groom students and seek relationships after graduation.
Superintendent moves accused music teacher out of classroom
Superintendent Andrea Castañeda said after reviewing his employment history, Joshua Rist will not work directly with students in the district. Rist has been sued by two former high school students who allege he groomed and manipulated them while teaching at McNary High School.