Kenosha teacher fired, accused of inappropriate relationship with former student

 

KENOSHA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A Kenosha teacher has been fired after allegations of grooming his former 7th grade student. 

Now, Christian Enwright is awaiting possible charges from the Kenosha County District Attorney's Office. 

Parents who've been pressing the KUSD board to terminate Enwright's employment left pleased for now, though they say the fight to keep students safe from predators doesn't end here. 

An afternoon storm didn't stop a parents protest. 

"It goes way beyond tonight," said KTEC parent Josie Benson. "This is just the beginning."

Christian Enwright was put on leave in February when KTEC school officials began investigating a possible inappropriate relationship between the 7th grade teacher and his former student. 

Tuesday night, KUSD board members went into closed door session at a special meeting to talk about Enwright's employment status. Parents want more than his firing. 

"We want his teaching license pulled permanently," said Benson. 

"After that, we are going after KUSD and changing their policy to include grooming. It does not have to be a statute for it to be on the policy," said KTEC parent Karina Luna. 

A 101-page report is now in the hands of the district attorney's office. In it, are claims from the student - how she would regularly visit her former teacher's classroom where they would hug. Initially, his hands over her shoulders, and later, around her waist. 

Kenosha police say Enwright used Snapchat to communicate with the girl, often after midnight. 

Christian Enwright told us he has a legal team and isn't commenting publicly for now. 

In April, the district told parents Enwright was on administrative leave. Parents say they should've received notice months earlier. 

"They do not have to name the teacher. They do not have to name the student. But they should've notified them that this was going on."

We asked KUSD board members for comment Tuesday night. 

"I know it's not everything you want, but hopefully this is a start in the right direction," said board member Bob Tierney. "Hopefully we'll start moving back and have everybody happy and feel safe."

Following the decision, KUSD issued a statement saying when personnel matters arise, the district must follow a deliberate process to ensure an employee's rights are respected under the law while balancing the primary goal of student safety. 

In addition, the district attorney's office tells us a decision on whether Enwright will face criminal charges is expected by Friday.