Ex-Teacher Admits Sex With Student

A former Grangeville High School teacher has pleaded guilty to one count of felony sexual battery.

Oscar Salinas, 30, will be sentenced July 27.

He pleaded guilty to the one count, while a second count of felony sexual battery was dismissed as the result of a plea bargain agreement Thursday.

Salinas is accused of sexual involvement with a 17-year old female student.

He has since been dismissed from his position as a Spanish teacher and boys varsity basketball coach at Grangeville High School.

Idaho County Prosecutor Jeff Payne said a presentence report and a psychological evaluation of Salinas will be conducted before the sentencing.

Salinas has been released from jail on his own recognizance pending sentencing.