Firm finds sexual misconduct by ex-prep school teacher
BOSTON (AP) — A prestigious Massachusetts boarding school said an investigation has found a longtime Russian language teacher engaged in sexual misconduct toward a student in the 1980s.
Victor Svec, who worked at Phillips Academy in Andover for nearly four decades, has been barred from the campus and will not receive further benefits as a result of the findings by the independent law firm, the school announced Monday.
Svec took a leave of absence in February when the allegation first surfaced and then retired this month in the midst of the investigation.
"We are deeply sorry for the harm caused by this faculty member's misconduct," John Palfrey, head of school, said in a letter to students and faculty .