High School Employee Accused Of Sexual Misconduct In SSF

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A female employee of South San Francisco High School was arrested Monday afternoon following an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct with at least one youth, police said today.

Early last week, police were notified of the alleged misconduct by 31-year-old Richmond woman Noelia Linares.

Police allege Linares, a paraprofessional at the school, behaved inappropriately with a 17-year-old student there.

After a weeklong investigation, Linares was arrested at 4:05 p.m. Monday. She was taken to the county jail.

The South San Francisco Unified School District was notified by police of the arrest and alleged criminal behavior, said Superintendent Shawnterra Moore, who delivered a voicemail announcement to students' families.

"We are deeply concerned about the allegations and are working in cooperation with the police department as they conduct their investigation," Moore said, adding that Linares was placed on administrative leave.

While investigative details are still unfolding, Moore said the district is confident the allegations extend to only the one school and "no students are in danger."

"Student safety remains a high priority for South San Francisco High School and the district," she said.

Anyone with more information about the alleged misconduct is asked to call the Police Department at (650) 877-8900 or the anonymous tip line at (650) 952-2244.

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--Bay City News contributed to this report/Image via Renee Schiavone, Patch