CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — A former Pickaway County school nurse was indicted earlier this month on several charges related to an inappropriate relationship she had with a student.
Rachel Knapp, 40, of Circleville, was a contracted nurse for the district. The Guardian broke the story in January of the investigation into Knapp’s conduct.
Police say she admitted to the inappropriate relationship following an investigation and multiple search warrants.
The Circleville City Schools released a statement on the investigation earlier this year.
“On January 26, 2022, the Circleville City Schools Administration was notified of a complaint regarding [the nurse] who was serving as a nurse at Circleville High School,” Halley wrote. “Upon receiving this complaint, the administration immediately contacted the Circleville Police Department. The District further contacted the nurse’s employer and requested that the nurse not report to CHS until further notice. The nurse has not worked in our buildings since that time. The Circleville Police Department is conducting an active criminal investigation of the …. employee and, therefore, the District is not able to release any additional information at this time. The safety and security of our students and staff is the top priority of the District. We will continue to work closely with the Circleville Police Department as this investigation moves forward. We would like to thank the local officers and detectives for their assistance with this matter. It is our mission to maximize the achievement of each student in a safe environment.”
According to court records, Knapp was charged with two counts of sexual battery, one count of tampering with evidence, and three counts of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles.
She was released on a “own recognizance bond.”
A trial date has yet to be set by the court.
