LFHS Math Teacher Accused of Inappropriate Contact with Student

A Lake Forest High School teacher is on administrative leave after allegedly making inappropriate physical contact with a female student at the student’s home in May.

Albert Macius, 64, of Inverness, pleaded not guilty on Monday to two counts of battery involving physical contact, according to the Lake Forester. The court appearance came after a Lake Bluff Police Department investigation revealed that a student had reported in May the math teacher came to her home and “made inappropriate physical contact” with her.

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Macius was placed on indefinite leave prior to the investigation. According to a Monday news release, he “remains on leave, was and is not allowed on school grounds, and has been directed to have no contact with district students or staff.”

An independent investigator with criminal law experience is gathering and reviewing “all relevant available information related to this matter,” and that the review is still in process.

“We would like to underscore that the safety and well-being of our students is our top priority,” the district said in the release. “As always, our social workers and counselors are available if you feel your child needs support.”

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