A Lee County School District employee was arrested after being accused of sexual conduct with a student at Island Coast High School in Cape Coral.
Genesis Zayas, 23, is facing two counts of sex offense following her arrest on Tuesday and her bond was set at $50,000 on Wednesday morning after her first court appearance.
The Lee County School District released a statement on Wednesday that reads the following:
" Good morning, Island Coast families.
You are receiving this important message in compliance with Florida Statute 1012.797, Parental Notification of Arrests of Employees. I must inform you that Ms. Genesis Zayas, Instructional Support, Island Coast High School was arrested on 02/04/2025 for the following:
- Two Counts of: Sex Offense (Authority Figure Solicit Eng Lewd Conduct with Student)
Please know that The School District of Lee County and law enforcement will handle this matter most appropriately.
Thank you. "
Zayas's next court appearance is scheduled for March 10, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office's arrest page .