Court docs allege Nebraska school employee sexually assaulted student

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Pawnee City Public Schools employee has been accused of sexually assaulting a student, according to court documents filed Tuesday.

Kandice Johnson, 35, was arrested on suspicion of sexual abuse by a school employee, sexual assault of a child and child abuse.

A court document alleges that Johnson had sexual relations with two minors, including one student, during February and March.

Pawnee City Public Schools released a statement regarding the arrest on March 16:

Over the last several days, Pawnee City Public School District received reports of off-campus, inappropriate communications and interactions between a non-certified staff member and minor students. The school district immediately reported this matter to local law enforcement and collaborated to investigate these reports. An arrest was subsequently made in this matter and the school district took immediate action to end its employment relationship with the involved staff member. If anyone has any questions about the arrest or criminal investigation or if they have any relevant information to report, we encourage them to contact law enforcement. If anyone has any educational or school-related concerns, please contact the Superintendent’s office. 

Johnson is set to appear in court on April 6.