Teh One Who Knocks
08-28-2018, 11:08 AM
Tulsa World Staff Report
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A 29-year-old former Oologah High School teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a male student who was 17 and 18 at the time turned herself in to police Friday.
Haylie Smart was arrested on a complaint of second-degree rape, according to the Rogers County Sheriff’s Office.
Smart allegedly began rubbing the student’s back and placing her head on his shoulder in October 2017, according to a probable cause affidavit. The two reportedly hugged in front of other students multiple times.
Sometime near the beginning of November, the two began engaging in sex, the documents state. The student turned 18 in December.
Smart and the student continued the relationship into the spring, including during the two-week statewide teacher walkout, according to the affidavit.
In May, Smart reportedly messaged a friend about the relationship and subsequent investigation by school officials.
She allegedly sent that person a message stating that she believed the school would find sufficient evidence to fire her.
Max Tanner, superintendent of Oologah-Talala Public Schools, said in a statement that Smart's employment with the district ended May 29.
"The top priority of the Oologah-Talala (schools) is the health, safety and security of our students and staff," he said in the statement. " ... The (district) will not make any comment regarding Ms. Smart's previous employment as personnel matters are confidential. Moreover, the (district) has no comment regarding any criminal matters regarding Ms. Smart."
A warrant for Smart’s arrest was issued Aug. 17, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
She turned herself in Friday and posted a $25,000 bond.
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A 29-year-old former Oologah High School teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a male student who was 17 and 18 at the time turned herself in to police Friday.
Haylie Smart was arrested on a complaint of second-degree rape, according to the Rogers County Sheriff’s Office.
Smart allegedly began rubbing the student’s back and placing her head on his shoulder in October 2017, according to a probable cause affidavit. The two reportedly hugged in front of other students multiple times.
Sometime near the beginning of November, the two began engaging in sex, the documents state. The student turned 18 in December.
Smart and the student continued the relationship into the spring, including during the two-week statewide teacher walkout, according to the affidavit.
In May, Smart reportedly messaged a friend about the relationship and subsequent investigation by school officials.
She allegedly sent that person a message stating that she believed the school would find sufficient evidence to fire her.
Max Tanner, superintendent of Oologah-Talala Public Schools, said in a statement that Smart's employment with the district ended May 29.
"The top priority of the Oologah-Talala (schools) is the health, safety and security of our students and staff," he said in the statement. " ... The (district) will not make any comment regarding Ms. Smart's previous employment as personnel matters are confidential. Moreover, the (district) has no comment regarding any criminal matters regarding Ms. Smart."
A warrant for Smart’s arrest was issued Aug. 17, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
She turned herself in Friday and posted a $25,000 bond.