Former Summer Employee Indicted

STILLWATER, Minn -- Feb. 26, 2025 -- Stillwater Area Public Schools was informed that former Adventure Club seasonal employee William Haslach has been charged in Federal court with criminal possession of child sexual abuse material. District leadership met with the United States Secret Service Office on Tuesday, Feb. 25, and were informed of the situation. The district was directed not to release any public information until after Mr. Haslach was indicted on Wednesday, Feb. 26. 

We recognize the gravity of this situation and the concerns it raises for students and families. At this time, the District has not been informed that any of our students are victims in this case. Stillwater Area Public Schools has been cooperating fully with law enforcement in their investigation and will continue to do so as the process unfolds. 

Haslach was hired consistent with district procedures and previously worked as an assistant in our summer school age care program. During the summer of 2021 he worked at Stillwater Middle, at Lake Elmo Elementary in 2022 and 2024, and at Oak-Land Middle in 2023. His last date of employment with Stillwater Area Public Schools was in August 2024 and he was never employed during the regular school year. 

The individual charged in this case worked at the following locations and with the following age groups for each of the past 4 summers:

Year	Schedule/Location	Grades Assigned
June-August 2021	Stillwater Middle School	Pod Model (2nd grade only)
June-August 2022	Lake Elmo Elementary	2nd & 3rd grade
June-August 2023	Oak-Land Middle School	2nd & 3rd grade
June-August 2024	Lake Elmo Elementary	3rd-7th grade

 

If you have any information that may assist law enforcement in their investigation, please contact the Minnesota BCA Victim Relations Coordinator for the Predatory Crimes Section at 651-793-2465 or vfc.coordinator@state.mn.us. 

The safety and well-being of students remains our top priority. Many safeguards are in place through our school-age care to ensure students are properly supervised. We will continue to work with our staff, students, and families to ensure effective practices and uphold the highest standards of safety. 

Resources for Families

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has set up a website to provide families with resources and further information about this case: www.justice.gov/usao-mn/haslach-child-exploitation-case-school-district-employee-0

If you need support in talking with your child about this situation, reach out to your school social worker or counselor. Other resources for parents:

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How can I protect my child

Please know that we are committed to doing everything we can to protect our students and maintain a safe learning environment.

Revised Feb. 28, 2025