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HARTFORD, S.D. (AP) — A 29-year-old teacher in Hartford faces several counts of rape for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student.
The Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office said Thursday that West Central High School teacher Kari Boll is being held at the Minnehaha County Jail.
Authorities say the relationship with the male student began in May 2016 and lasted until recently. The sheriff's office is investigating the case.
The Argus Leader reports that West Central School District Superintendent Jeff Danielsen says all teachers go through background checks.
He says the district takes seriously the safety and welfare of students and does its best to "screen out those who would do harm to our students."
Court records don't list an attorney for Boll.
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