BARTON COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Barton County continue to investigate a Great Bend teacher and coach for alleged sex crimes.

Todd Kaiser was arrested Monday for one count of alleged sexual exploitation of a child.

USD 428 announced the Eisenhower Elementary School Physical Education teacher was suspended without pay while the investigation continued.

The agenda for the regularly scheduled USD 428 Board of Education meeting for Monday, June 13 reveals that Kaiser will resign from the school district after nearly 30 years of employment.

Barton County Sheriff’s deputies conducted an investigation after receiving a report of sexual exploitation of a child and identified Kaiser as the suspect.

A search warrant was obtained for electronic media. After searching Kaiser’s phone, the Sheriff’s Office found evidence of an inappropriate relationship between Kaiser and an underage person.

Kaiser also served as the Great Bend High School cross country and track and field coach.

The school board meeting on Monday is scheduled for 5 p.m. at the District Education Center, 201 South Patton Road.