November 11, 2021

Dear Lakewood Public Schools families and staff,

At Lakewood Public Schools, the safety, security and well-being of our students is our Number One
priority. We wanted to make you aware of an alleged incident involving a female staff member and
male student at Lakewood High School.
The District is investigating reports that a staff member, who is not a teacher, allegedly engaged in
inappropriate sexual conduct with a 16-year-old high school student. The incident reportedly
occurred off school property and during school hours.
Upon learning of the allegations, District officials immediately contacted Michigan State Police and
have been assisting them with their criminal investigation. Per Title IX regulations, the staff member
was immediately placed on paid administrative leave while the District’s internal investigation and
state police investigation continue.
All members of the Lakewood community, including students and parents, are encouraged to report
any concerns regarding inappropriate behavior between adults and students to an appropriate
school administrator.
All District employees are required to immediately report any allegations of misconduct involving
students to an administrator. I commend our employees for promptly reporting this matter to
school administrators per our policies and procedures.
Ensuring our students’ safety, security and well-being remains our top priority, and we will keep our
school community informed about this investigation.

As always, it is an honor serving as your superintendent.

Sincerely,

Steven C. Skalka
Superintendent
Lakewood Public Schools

LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT BOARD OF EDUCATION

223 West Broadway
Woodland, Michigan 48897
616.374.8043
www.lakewoodps.org
Steven C. Skalka, Ed.D. Jamie Brodbeck- Krenz, President Jami Manszewski, Trustee
Melissa McClelland, VP Kerry Possehn, Trustee
Steve St.Laurent, Treasurer Darin Weller, Trustee
Lynn MacKenzie, Secretary