Florida School Worker Suspended Amid Police Investigation Into Alleged Sexual Misconduct with Student

Genesis Zayas, 23, is accused of engaging in sexual misconduct with a student of Island Coast High School in Cape Coral, Florida

A Florida school worker has been suspended from her position pending a police investigation into allegations of sexual offenses involving her and a student.

Genesis Zayas, 23, is accused of engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct with a student at Island Coast High School in Cape Coral, Florida. She was arrested on Tuesday and charged with two counts of sexual offenses, including engaging in lewd conduct with a student.

The Lee County School District confirmed that Zayas has been suspended from her role as instructional support staff at the school while the investigation is ongoing.

The Lee County School District has since confirmed that she was suspended from her role as instructional support at the school

Zayas was booked into custody on Tuesday, and at her first court appearance on Wednesday morning, her bond was set at $50,000. She has since been released after posting bail, according to *WINK News*.

In a statement, the school district emphasized its zero-tolerance policy toward such behavior:

*"The School District does not tolerate the alleged behavior. The employee has been suspended pending the outcome of an investigation. Upon its conclusion, appropriate actions will be taken."*

Additionally, the district sent an email to parents, complying with Florida law requiring parental notification of employee arrests. The message stated:

*"You are receiving this important message in compliance with Florida Statute 1012.797, Parental Notification of Arrests of Employees. I must inform you that Ms. Genesis Zayas, Instructional Support, Island Coast High School, was arrested on 02/04/2025 for the following charges: [charges listed]. Please know that The School District of Lee County and law enforcement will handle this matter appropriately."*