A former teacher at Winnetonka High School is facing several charges of attempting to have sex with a student and sending that student pornographic pictures.
Prosecutors say Jarrett Morris repeatedly sent sexually charged messages to two 16-year-old students, at one point asking for oral sex in a training room inside the school.
Prosecutors say Morris asked one student if she was a virgin, talked about sex acts and wanted to know what is under her skirt.
Court documents also said he sent another 16-year-old multiple pornographic images or links of porn and brings up sex and asks if she enjoys seeing photos of him exposing himself.
On one day, prosecutors said Morris sent messages discussing how the student can come to his home to have sex and spend the night. Morris also allegedly told the student there is a place they can go where they won’t be caught and will be quick and fun.
Morris goes on to say he participated in sex acts at that location with other teachers as well as in the health room, where he suggest meeting the student during lunch, according to court documents.
41 Action News Reporter Brian Abel attempted to contact Morris at his home, but no one answered.
North Kansas City Schools released a statement after the charges were filed:
North Kansas City Schools is aware of the charges filed against a former staff member. NKC Schools has very high expectations of its teachers and staff and expect them to conduct themselves honorably. When behavior fails to meet expectations, the district cooperates fully with our law enforcement partners to ensure all matters are appropriately resolved. Regardless of the situation, the safety and security of students is the top priority.
No bond has been set yet.
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Brian Abel can be reached at brian.abel@kshb.com.
