School aid accused of lewd conduct with student

An Island Coast High School instructional support staff member was arrested Tuesday after she was accused of a sex offense involving a student.

The School District of Lee County sent the following message to Island Coast High School families:

“You are receiving this important message in compliance with Florida Statute 1012.797, Parental Notification of Arrests of Employees. I must inform you that Ms. Genesis Zayas, Instructional Support, Island Coast High School was arrested on 02/04/2025 for the following: two counts of: Sex Offense (Authority Figure Solicit Eng Lewd Conduct with Student). Please know that The School District of Lee County and law enforcement will handle this matter most appropriately.”

“The school district does not tolerate the alleged behavior. The employee has been suspended pending the outcome of an investigation,” according to statement from the School District of Lee County. “Upon its conclusion, appropriate actions will be taken.”

Zayas has been released from the Lee County Jail.

Total bond was set at $50,000