St. Helens High School Principal Kathryn Wagner was arraigned on a six-count indictment in Columbia County Circuit Court. She was arrested and later released on bail, and is barred from working in education while awaiting trial. The charges have caused significant disruption in the 2,800-student school district.
St. Helens High School Principal Dr. Katy Wagner has been indicted on two counts of criminal mistreatment and four counts of official misconduct related to a sex abuse scandal involving teachers at the school. The charges allege Wagner failed to report and address abuse by teachers Eric Stearns and Mark Collins, who were arrested earlier. Wagner is accused of neglecting mandatory child abuse reporting laws, with charges including Class C felonies and misdemeanors. She is currently on administrative leave, and a warrant has been issued for her arrest.
Three more individuals are under investigation in a sex abuse case at St. Helens High School, Oregon, including two school employees and the district superintendent for failing to report child safety concerns. This follows the arrest of two other employees and an investigation into the high school principal. Governor Tina Kotek has emphasized the seriousness of the situation and the need for accountability, while mandatory reporting training is being implemented for school staff.