FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KFGO) - A New York Mills, Minn. teacher is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a female student.
Otter Tail County prosecutors have charged 37-year-old Kris Koll with fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct in a position of authority.
Court documents say beginning in October, Koll and the victim had a number of encounters that involved sexual contact. The victim told investigators that she began babysitting for Koll's family last year and was one of Koll's students in the 8th and 10th grades.
New York Mills Superintendent Blaine Novak says Koll has been placed on administrative leave.
If convicted, Koll faces up to 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine.