Burnsville Teacher Sex Case: District Statement

BURNSVILLE, MN — Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 has released a statement after a Burnsville High School teacher was charged with one count each of criminal sexual conduct in the third degree and electronic solicitation of a child (both felonies) in connection with allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old student and sending nude photos of himself to another student.

Read the full statement below:

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 received a complaint on Erik Akervik on Saturday, April 8, and immediately began an investigation. We contacted the local law authorities and are now cooperating with their criminal investigation.

Due to data practices laws, the District is limited in what we can speak to, however we find the reported allegations to be very upsetting. We are committed to fully working with the Burnsville Police Department in their investigation and take appropriate action to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for our students.

Akervik has been employed by the district since August of 2013 as a music teacher at Burnsville High School.

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