Following the arrest last week of former Uintah High School teacher Rodd Repsher, the Uintah School District issued their own press release and statement on the arrest. Allegations were made in 2016 that Repsher had engaged in sexual activity with a 16-year-old student. A teacher reported seeing Repsher alone with the student pressed up against the girl and the same teacher reported that Repsher admitted, among other things, to kissing the student. The district placed Repsher on administrative leave the same day and he was subsequently terminated. His conduct was reported to the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Committee. The district cooperated fully with the sheriff’s investigation and provided the detective with a copy of the district’s internal investigation, including access to Repsher’s district email account. “I am grateful for the dedication shown by Detective Turnbow and the other investigators in this case,” shared Uintah Superintendent Mark Dockins. “I am also proud of those who came forward and spoke with investigators. This incident clearly illustrates the importance of school resource officers,” Dockins added. “They are a vital part of our school community and the relationships they form with our administrators, teachers and students help keep our campuses safe.”
