Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Comstock Park, MICHIGAN

April 30, 2008 - James Idziak, 37, was arrested April 20 after a high-speed chase that ended with police using "stop sticks" to puncture tires on his vehicle.

Idziak was charged with third-degree fleeing and eluding and drunk driving. He teaches at Mill Creek Middle School and the high school. He has been suspended with pay.

Superintendent Dwight Anderson said school administrators have received "additional allegations about Mr. Idziak" that are being investigated. He would not elaborate.

May 1 - Idziak waived his probable cause hearing. Prosecutors and Idziak's attorney Jeffrey O'Hara are negotiating a possible plea agreement.

RESTRAINING ORDER May 9 - A judge approved a restraining order for allegedly stalking a male student. The mother of a 15-year-old male student found requested the order.

The mother claims in the request that Idziak started calling her home multiple times, hanging up when she answered. He later identified himself as a teacher of her child.

Idziak, who did not return calls for comment, showed up drunk at her home and a daughter's picnic, the woman alleged in court records. She claims he was supplying alcohol, cigarettes and transportation to kids at the high school.
Police are investigating that accusation.

TENURE CHARGES May 28 - Comstock Park District Board voted to start the process to bring tenure charges against Jim Idziak. The district superintendent says with tenure, the district can't fire Idziak unless he's convicted on the charges. The tenure charges could allow them to revoke his teaching certificate, but the process takes about 6 months to complete.

Idziak is currently on administrative leave without pay