GREENSBORO, N.C. — Correction: An earlier version of this story said Johnson was facing two counts of statutory rape. Johnson is facing one count of statutory rape.
Mark Johnson, a former teacher at a high school in Greensboro, has been charged with one count of statutory rape and two counts of indecent liberties with children.
Page High School Principal Erik Naglee sent a message to parents concerning the incident Saturday.
In the statement, Naglee said the teacher involved is no longer employed by Guilford County Schools.
Johnson is expected to appear in court on March 27. His bond is set for $1 million.
Johnson began teaching at Page in August 2022. He resigned on Feb. 22.
WFMY News 2 is working to confirm more details on the incident.
Guilford County Schools released this statement:
Student safety is very important to us, and this kind of behavior will simply not be tolerated at Page High School or in Guilford County Schools. GCS and Page High School have cooperated fully with law enforcement on the investigation throughout this process. We will continue to provide support to the Page campus.
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