Trial is Set for Former Wood County High School Counselor Accused of Sexual Assault of a Student by School Staff

Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 -- 3:00 PM

(Heather Poltrock, WSAW) A trial is scheduled to begin in July for a former high school counselor accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with a teen.

According to Heather Poltrock with WSAW, Christopher Bondioli, 53, is charged with five counts including sex assault of a student by school staff. Online court records list the offense date as December 2021. He was placed on administrative leave on Jan. 25, 2022.

He resigned on Feb. 14, 2022. Investigators said in January 2022 they were made aware of a relationship between a staff member and a student. Bondioli worked at Lincoln High School. Investigators said text messages were used as evidence to arrest Bondioli.

Superintendent Craig Broeren sent a letter to parents following the investigation. Bondioli began his employment with the district in August 2000. In addition to being a school counselor, he has also coached several sports. The three-day trial is scheduled to begin July 16.

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