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This update addresses a past allegation, a current investigation, and the non-renewal of a staff member’s contract that has been publicly reported in the media regarding Perrysburg High School intervention specialist Taylor Rogers.

 

Mr. Rogers served as a substitute teacher from 2015 - 2017. He coached a variety of sports, primarily at Perrysburg Junior High School, from 2016 - 2018. He was hired as an intervention specialist teacher at Perrysburg High School in August 2020. 

A Maumee High School graduate contacted a Perrysburg Schools staff member on October 26, 2024, and reported having a sexual encounter with Mr. Rogers while he was working as a long-term substitute at Maumee Schools. The former student reported that the encounter took place in October 2018, shortly after graduating from Maumee High School. In addition to the encounter that occurred in October 2018, the former Maumee student described behaviors by Mr. Rogers leading up to graduation that were concerning, in light of the allegation. 

 

Upon learning of the allegation, the Perrysburg staff member obtained a written statement from the individual. Verification of Taylor Rogers’ employment with Maumee City Schools during the relevant time period was also conducted. The former Maumee student confirmed his identity based on a photograph we provided.

 

Based on the information provided, in accordance with our ethical and professional obligations, a report of potential professional misconduct was submitted on or around November 18, 2024—even though the alleged conduct occurred approximately six years earlier and while Mr. Rogers was employed by another school district.

 

The individual reporting the conduct stated that it occurred after they were no longer a student at Maumee High School, after they had turned 18, and that it was consensual. However, upon reflection, the individual expressed concern that the situation was inappropriate.

 

Perrysburg Schools took the allegation seriously and followed appropriate procedures, including filing a report of potential professional misconduct. However, because the reported conduct occurred approximately six years earlier, involved an individual employed by another school district at the time, and took place after the former student had graduated and reached the age of consent, the district had no authority to impose disciplinary action.

 

Superintendents of Maumee and Perrysburg Schools consulted regarding the nature of the allegation.

 

On Wednesday, December 4, Perrysburg Schools administration met with Mr. Rogers and his union representative. Mr. Rogers denied the allegations and later provided a rebuttal that was placed in his personnel file.

Mr. Rogers had been placed on an improvement plan, which was unrelated and prior to receipt of these allegations, by the Perrysburg High School administrative team on October 22, 2024. Improvement plans are tools designed to support teacher improvement in areas that are identified as developing or deficient. 

 

Mr. Rogers was evaluated and the administration did not see enough improvement in his performance to warrant the offer of a new contract. On Tuesday, April 8, 2024, Mr. Rogers was informed that he would have his contract non-renewed due to the identified performance deficiencies through the evaluation process.

 

The Ohio Teacher Evaluation System is a process that is in Ohio law that details exactly how teachers are to be evaluated. There are requirements, such as the number of observations, when the observations are to be conducted and deadlines as to when the observations, evaluation conferences, and reports must be submitted to the state.

 

Given the seriousness of the allegation of the concerning behavior alleged by the Maumee graduate during Mr. Rogers’s time as long term sub there, Perrysburg High School administration monitored Mr. Rogers’ interactions with students, following up with frequent observations of his classroom and common spaces. 

 

On Friday, March 14, 2025, a staff member submitted a complaint that included two separate concerns regarding Mr. Rogers’ conduct. The first involved an allegation that Mr. Rogers instructed a student to forge an OHSAA Student Media Credential Application on behalf of another student. During the investigation, Mr. Rogers acknowledged asking the student to sign the document, stating that he had received verbal consent from the student whose name appeared on the form. However, that student later denied giving such consent in a phone conversation with Perrysburg High School administration. The OHSAA Student Media Credential was never used at the event. 

 

The second concern detailed in the complaint involved Mr. Rogers’ classroom behavior, specifically his level of attention and perceived preferential treatment toward a student who was not part of his IEP caseload. These interactions were reported as concerning by the staff member based on observations during instructional time.

 

On Monday, March 17, 2025, Mr. Rogers was made aware that he was to be placed on administrative leave beginning March 18, 2025, pending the outcome of an investigation, which is scheduled to conclude on April 17, 2025, during a meeting with Mr. Rogers and his union representative.

 

According to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators, educators are required to maintain professional relationships with all students at all times, both in and out of the classroom. The code explicitly states that "soliciting, encouraging, engaging or consummating an inappropriate relationship with any student, minor, or individual who was a student in the preceding twelve months" constitutes conduct unbecoming to the profession. The provision prohibiting educators from engaging in inappropriate relationships with former students within 12 months of their graduation was adopted by the State Board of Education on September 17, 2019, approximately one year following the alleged October 2018 encounter.

 

The school district has filed one report, as of the writing of this letter, to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Professional Conduct on or about November 18, 2024 and has not received a response from the department to-date.

 

We understand that this situation may raise concerns among our families, staff, and community members. As a school district, we are fully committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. When concerns are brought to our attention—regardless of when or where the conduct is reported to have occurred—we take them seriously and follow all appropriate legal and professional protocols.

 

While our authority is limited when allegations fall outside of our jurisdiction or timeline for disciplinary action, we remain steadfast in our responsibility to report, investigate, and respond with integrity and transparency. Our administrative team has taken proactive steps to monitor and address performance concerns, while also ensuring that staff behavior aligns with both our district values and the ethical standards set by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.

 

We remain committed to upholding the trust our families place in us. The safety, well-being, and dignity of every student in our care will always be our highest priority.

Sincerely,

Thomas L. Hosler
Superintendent
Perrysburg Schools