Jan 29, 2008 - Rosendo Terronez, 58, a science teacher at United Township High School, was sentenced to 12 months of court supervision for exposing himself to two undercover officers who were investigating sexual activity in a book store.
The store has booths where customers can pay to view pornographic video videos. Terronez entered one, tried to pull down the pants of an undercover officer, and then exposed himself. After the officer left, Terronez entered another booth and repeated the sex offer to another investigator.
He was put on paid administrative leave after his arrest and resigned in December. Terronez was the school's webmaster. The court withheld judgement suggesting that they may drop the charge if he completes his supervision.
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According to the Illinois State Board of Education, Mr. Terronez’s teaching certificate was valid as of Tuesday afternoon. Andrea Preston, a board spokesperson, said the board only could take action if a conviction is entered by the court.
THE KICKER If Terronez completes the 12-month unsupervised probation, the conviction will not be entered on his record.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
East Moline, ILLINOIS
