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October 1st, 2026

Peoria Unified teacher sex scandal: Heather Rooks and Jeff Tobey debate police investigation

The Peoria Unified School District is at the center of a controversy following allegations of improper teacher-student relationships at Centennial High School and a new $7 million claim against the district. In this interview, current PUSD Governing Board President Jeff Tobey and former President Heather Rooks clash over the district's handling of mandatory reporting laws. While Tobey defends the board's legal processes and protection of student privacy, Rooks accuses the district of hiding behind attorney-client privilege to withhold information from the Peoria Police Department.