A Hoopeston woman is being held in the Iroquois County Jail on charges of grooming and distributing harmful material after allegations that she made inappropriate comments to students at Watseka High School. Baylee Bushong, 23, an agri-business teacher at Watseka Junior High School and Watseka High School, was arrested Thursday, October 10, after Watseka Police conducted “a short investigation” into the allegations, which police were notified of on October 8. According to a police statement, numerous students were interviewed at the Children’s Advocacy Center in Watseka, alleging Bushong made inappropriate comments to students while in class and that on a few ocsions, students were shown pornographic images. The investigation is ongoing and more charges may be pending, according to the police statement. District Supt. David Andriano said Bushong was placed on administrative leave when the investigation started and will remain on leave. “We are fully cooperating with DCFS and law enforcement in their investigation,” he said in a statement. “The safety and security of our students is our number one priority.” Andriano said future questions could be directed to DCFS or the Watseka Police Department. The district has been advised not to make further comment at this time.