Klemm Was 'Quite Open' About Relationship: Former Student to ABC7

A former Wheaton North High School student told ABC7 News that the teacher charged with sexual assault of a teen this week was "quite open" about stepping down from his role as the speech team coach in 2011 because he had "too close of a relationship" with another student.

, after he had sexual encounters with a former student in a classroom, a parking garage in Chicago and at his home, prosecutors said.

The relationship between Klemm and the student first came to light after her parents found a love letter from him to their daughter, prosecutors said. The relationship began in February 2011 when the student was 16. Prosecutors said the student told Klemm that the relationship was wrong and broke it off in December 2011.

District 200 spokesman Erica Loiacono said Thursday that authorities informed the district of Klemm's charges Tuesday night and provided additional details Wednesday morning. 

She said Klemm submitted his letter of resignation from his role as the speech team coach in May 2011, but she would not comment on the reason for his resignation.

Per District policy, school personnel must report neglect or abuse to DuPage County Family Services.

Another student told ABC7 News Klemm was one of the nicest teachers at Wheaton North. 

Klemm is being held at DuPage County Jail on $600,000 bail, with 10 percent needed to apply as bond. 

CORRECTION: There was a change made to the process staff must take when reporting abuse.

Editor's Note: The YouTube video previosly attached to this story has been removed.

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