In response to the shocking news of Peter J. Bertram’s unlawful actions, the Averill Park school district has swiftly taken action, placing the high school science teacher on administrative leave pending the results of the investigation.
The school district is taking this issue very seriously and is leaving no stone unturned in its investigation process.
Though nothing can undo the wrongdoing that has been committed, this swift action shows that student safety remains a top priority for Averill Park.
On Monday morning, the State Police was contacted with a tip that suggested Bertram was having inappropriate contact with a minor. After an investigation, it was determined that Bertram had been communicating with the child in question via cell phone.
Despite this revelation, Trooper Stephanie O’Neil has stated that there are no other suspects and due to concerns for the victim’s safety and privacy, further information regarding them has been withheld.
Trooper O’Neil mentioned that the public was notified about these allegations for the reason of his professional position. The investigation into this matter is still ongoing.
On Tuesday, the Averill Park School District was given a startling surprise when Bertram, one of their science teachers, surrendered himself to State Police in Schodack. Bertram was then released from Nassau Town Court on his own recognizance following his arraignment.
Immediately after being notified of this arrest, the school district placed Bertram on administrative leave until the investigation reaches a resolution. Fortunately for the safety of their students, the victim is not a student within the school district.
It remains unknown what criminal charges have been bestowed upon Bertram at this time and more information will be revealed in due course.
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