Trinity dispels rumors of alleged sexual assault

Widespread rumors about an alleged sexual assault at Trinity High School prompted Principal Donald Snoke to send a message to parents today disputing the allegation.

He sent the message through an automated call and via e-mail. His message was also posted on the district Web site.

The messages came after students started a Facebook page demanding that a student be removed from school for a sexual assault.

Students also posted posters on school walls Wednesday with statistics about unreported rapes. Staff members removed the posters.

Superintendent Paul Kasunich said Wednesday that there was an inappropriate interaction between two special education students. He said the matter was handled by the special education office and the administration.

He said no rape occurred. He said he could not provide more details because of federal student privacy law.

Snoke said the incident was investigated by the administration and law officials.

“However, let me make it clear, no sexual assault of any fashion occurred,” he wrote in the statement on the district website.

Trinity School Board meets tonight for its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:30 in the administrative offices.