Lee County School District employee accused of sexual conduct with student

Reporter: Valentina LaFranca
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A woman who works for the Lee County School District is facing charges after being accused of engaging in sexual conduct with a student.

The Cape Coral Police Department arrested Genesis Zayas, 23, on two counts of sexual offense on Tuesday.

The Lee County School District confirmed Wednesday that Zayas was suspended from her instructional support position at Island Coast High School in Cape Coral, pending the outcome of the investigation.

Zayas was booked on Tuesday, and her bond of $50,000 was set Wednesday morning at her first court appearance.

She is scheduled to next appear in court on March 10.

Lee County School District released a statement Wednesday evening. It reads:

“The School District does not tolerate the alleged behavior. The employee has been suspended pending the outcome of an investigation. Upon its conclusion, appropriate actions will be taken.”

LCSD also sent WINK News the email they are required by law to send to students in contact with the employee, which noted the specific charges she faces:

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.

Her hire date was Aug. 25, 2022.

The investigation is still active.

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