DA: Peekskill City School District substitute teacher charged with promoting, possessing child sexual abuse material
Brian Mishk, of Yorktown Heights, was arraigned Friday in the Town of Cortlandt Court and was held on bail.
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yesterdayA substitute teacher from the Peekskill City School District was arrested and charged with promoting and possessing child sexual abuse material, according to the Westchester County district attorney.
Brian Mishk, of Yorktown Heights, was arraigned Friday in the Town of Cortlandt Court and was held on bail.
“This is yet another sad example of a person entrusted with safeguarding our children violating that trust in the worst way,” Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace stated. “In this case, Mr. Mishk was allegedly in possession of, and promoting child sexual abuse material. What makes this even more unnerving is that as a school teacher, he was in constant contact with children.”
The 28-year-old was hired as a substitute teacher assigned to Peekskill High School, according to the school district.
Officials with the school district say there is no indication that any PCSD students were involved.
"As always, the safety and security of our students and staff remain paramount at Peekskill Schools. Any student, family and staff who are in need of support should reach out to our administrators or school counseling staff. We will have additional clinical support at the high school available on Monday," said Dr. David Mauricio, superintendent of schools for the district.
The full statement from the district is written below:
Dear Peekskill Families,
Today, the Peekskill City School District was notified by the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office that a substitute teacher assigned to Peekskill High School has been arrested on charges related to promoting and possessing child pornography.
The DA’s investigation is ongoing, and the district is fully cooperating. At this time, there is no indication that any PCSD students were involved.
The substitute teacher has been formally notified that he is to remain off district property and has had all district communications privileges revoked. District records indicate that this individual was hired as a substitute and was cleared for work through background checks and fingerprinting conducted in conformance with NY State Education Department law.
As always, the safety and security of our students and staff remain paramount at Peekskill Schools. Any student, family and staff who are in need of support should reach out to our administrators or school counseling staff. We will have additional clinical support at the high school available on Monday.
If you have relevant information, please contact the Westchester District Attorney's tip line at (914) 995-TIPS.
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