The document alleges that warnings involving nearly 10 district employees accused of sexual misconduct with students surfaced over more than a decade. It says concerns were raised with school and district leaders, but that the district failed to prevent misconduct or refer concerns to police.

The claim cites former Peoria coach Patrick Batillo, who is serving a three-and-a-half-year prison sentence for exploitation of a minor. It argues that his case was not an isolated failure and points to allegations involving other former coaches, teachers and staff, some of whom were convicted of crimes against minors.

The filing also alleges that internal district reviews sometimes brought investigations to an end rather than leading to outside reporting. It describes that approach as part of a pattern of negligence that put student safety at risk. The allegations have not been established in court.

Child abuse prevention specialist Jessica Nicely said potential offenders may share information about places where they believe they can avoid consequences. She also warned about the risks of private digital communication between adults and young people, including texts and social media.

A district spokesperson confirmed the district received the notice of claim and said concerns are reviewed and referred to police when warranted. The response did not address the specific allegations in the filing.

The claim comes as the district faces a separate, high-profile case involving allegations against two other teachers and one student. Together, the cases put renewed focus on how schools respond when concerns about staff-student boundaries are raised and when those concerns are referred to law enforcement.