Terrones

A former Marshalltown High School substitute teacher and club administrator who previously served as the dean of students before retiring from that role in 2023 has turned himself in on charges that he had inappropriate contact with a student, according to a press release issued by the Marshalltown Police Department on Thursday afternoon.

On April 16, the MPD initiated an investigation into the complaint of a teacher possibly having inappropriate contact with a student. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that the school employee, a part-time substitute teacher and club administrator, did have inappropriate contact with a student.

Daniel Terrones, 63, of Marshalltown was arrested on Thursday when he turned himself in at the MPD. Terrones was charged with sexual exploitation by a school employee, a Class D felony.

According to previous reporting in the T-R, Terrones worked as a full-time employee of the Marshalltown Community School District (MCSD) for 25 years, which included a decade as the MHS dean of students. He was not listed on the Marshall County inmate roster as of presstime.

On Thursday afternoon, MCSD Communications Director Abby Koch released the following statement on behalf of the district.

“The district was recently made aware that a former employee is facing a criminal charge of Sexual Exploitation By a School Employee. This individual was employed by the Marshalltown Community School District (MCSD) until he resigned from his position effective May 5. The district followed its policies and procedures as applicable to the situation. Following his resignation, law enforcement pursued and filed criminal charges,” the statement reads. “At MCSD, the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our highest priority. We are committed to maintaining a learning environment that is respectful, secure, and supportive for all individuals. We continue to reinforce clear expectations for professional conduct at all times. We are fully cooperating with law enforcement and will continue to do so. Due to the ongoing legal proceedings and in accordance with privacy restrictions, we are unable to share further details at this time. For further information regarding this matter, please direct all inquiries to the Marshalltown Police Department.”