Sierra Oaks Discovery Club Teacher Arrested

This post was taken directly from the Sierra Oaks School website: Shane Vicars, a child development permit teacher in the Sierra Oaks K-8 Discovery Club program was arrested Jan. 6 on 15 counts of lewd acts with a child and child annoyance. The arrest comes after an investigation by the Sacramento Sheriff's Department of allegations that Vicars had inappropriate contact with multiple victims who were students in the Discovery Club program. The safety of students and staff is the top priority of San Juan Unified and Sierra Oaks K-8 school."We have worked closely with the Sacramento Sheriff's Department during the course of this investigation and will continue to do so," said Trent Allen, director of communication for the District. "We are encouraging parents to talk with their student and report any items of concern." Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact Detective John Linke at (916) 874-5964. Counselors will be available at Sierra Oaks K-8 school on Thursday, Jan. 7 for students to talk to if needed. Additional staff will also be on site to support the school. Vicars previously worked at Gold River Discovery Center's Discovery Club program and as a substitute child development assistant previously. All District employees undergo a background check before working with students.