The 62-year-old Bainbridge High School classroom aid was charged with one count of felony indecent liberties Wednesday in Kitsap County Superior Court, according to the Kitsap County Prosecutors Office.
Stephen C. Buitenveld is suspected of sexual misconduct with one of his students.
He was arrested Friday. Bainbridge Police said a witness and security camera footage indicated he had inappropriately touched a 17-year-old developmentally disabled girl at the Bainbridge Island Aquatic Center’s swimming pool and hot tub.
He was released from jail on $15,000 bail on Monday night.
Bainbridge police are continuing their investigation and are seeking information about other possible incidents involving Buitenveld.
Bainbridge police can be reached at (206) 842-5211.
