Las Vegas, NEVADA

Nov 20, 2007 - Don Smith, 51, a at Myrtle Tate Elementary School, waived his right to a preliminary hearing and told the judge he would enter an Alford Plea to one count of lewdness with a minor under 14.

Smith is accused of sexual misconduct with three female students at the school.

When he was arrested in May, parents wanted to know why it took the school 13 days to notify them. A day after Smith was arrested, Thomas Gaff, 21, a teacher at Sierra Vista High School, was arrested for three counts of sexual misconduct with a student and three counts of statutory sexual seduction

Full Name: Don Kevin Smith

Nov 21 - Smith could get probation with a favorable report from state parole and probation officials. Prosecutor Lisa Luzaich said the plea deal avoided testimony from the three girls, ensures Smith cannot teach again and allows for the possibility of prison time. He is scheduled to appear in court Dec 5.