Sexual relationships began in early March

VERSAILLES -- UPDATE: Wed., April 22, 5:22 p.m.:

More information in the case of a Versailles teacher accused of having sex with students.

25-year-old Mark Garber was charged Tuesday with second-degree statutory sodomy.

Court documents obtained by KRCG report that two female students from the Versailles school district, one age 16, the other age 17, invited Garber to one of their homes in early March, where the first sexual encounter took place.

Police say Garber later had additional contact with the 17-year-old girl.

The girl tells authorities both she and Garber knew their relationship was "not appropriate" and they agreed to not tell anyone.

Garber was employed as a long-term substitute teacher at the Versailles school district, meaning he was in the process of completing his coursework to become a certified teacher.

ORIGINAL STORY:

A Versailles teacher has turned himself in to police on charges that he had sexual contact with a student.

The Morgan County prosecutor yesterday charged 25-year-old Mark Garber with second-degree statutory sodomy-a Class C felony.

Garber is a middle school physical education teacher and an assistant coach for both the football and wrestling programs at the Versailles School District.

The school district sent a letter home to parents Tuesday which said district officials became aware of the situation March 19.

Garber was placed on administrative leave and a district and criminal investigation began.

KRCG’s phone call to Garber's attorney was not returned.

A judge set Garber's bond at $25,000.