The Jamestown Post-Journal says the Jamestown School Board agreed to pay teacher Scott Lumia the equivalent of two month’s pay – totaling $15,160.46 – under the provisions of his separation agreement with the district.

The school board accepted Lumia’s resignation during a special meeting on Nov. 30.

Details of why Lumia resigned have not been released by the district, but WRFA has learned that he allegedly was involved in an inappropriate relationship with a student. The FBI is reportedly investigating a possible case, though officials with the agency could not confirm or deny an investigation when asked by the Post-Journal.

The severance pay was not made public by the school board and was only revealed to the public after the Post-Journal submitted a Freedom of Information request to the district.

Lumia was placed on administrative paid leave on Nov. 21, prior to his resignation.

On Friday afternoon the Jamestown School board held an emergency meeting to approve the resignation and separation agreement with high school teacher Scott Lumia.

According to the Post-Journal, Jamestown Superintendent Bret Apthorpe provided a brief statement following the board action, confirming the resignation, but also said that as with any district personnel matter, school officials cannot comment on specifics.

Apthorpe said the board and his office can only confirm the district investigates any concerning report and works with state and federal law enforcement authorities if necessary, and as appropriate, with the best interests of our students at the forefront.

The Post-Journal has reported that its sources claim the Federal Bureau of Investigations is investigating a case, but officials from the FBI will neither confirm nor deny involvement.

WRFA has learned from sources that Lumia is accused of allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a Jamestown student.

Lumia has been teaching at the district since 1999. Prior to his resignation, the district placed Lumia on paid administrative leave on Nov. 21.

In his statement on Friday, Apthorpe also said that the Jamestown School Board holds the highest expectations concerning student well-being and safety and will always take swift action when appropriate.