Coverage dated September 22, 2026

Ex-Johnstown teacher gets probation for inappropriate communications with student

Headline from WNYT Albany

A former Johnstown teacher was sentenced on Tuesday to 3 years of probation after admitting to having inappropriate communications with a student. Investigators said Scott M. Jeffers had communicated with a student under the age of 17 via social media, text message and calls in person.

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NEWS10 ABC
Johnstown man gets probation after inappropriate relationship with student (opens NEWS10 ABC)
Published Sep 22, 2026
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A former Johnstown teacher and city leader has been sentenced to probation after having inappropriate conversations with a student. According to Johnstown City Court, Scott Jeffers will spend three years on probation after pleading guilty to child endangerment.
WNYT Albany
Ex-Johnstown teacher gets probation for inappropriate communications with student (opens WNYT Albany)
Published Sep 22, 2026
WNYT Albany's feed description
A former Johnstown teacher was sentenced on Tuesday to 3 years of probation after admitting to having inappropriate communications with a student. Investigators said Scott M. Jeffers had communicated with a student under the age of 17 via social media, text message and calls in person.