Law enforcement officers arrested Daugherty on Jan. 8 on suspicion of sexual exploitation of a minor, third-degree sexual abuse and sexual abuse by a counselor, therapist or school employee. The Council Bluffs Community School District confirmed Daugherty teaches math at the high school and has been with the district since August of 2013. He is currently on paid administrative leave, following standard protocol when charges are levied against an employee.

District spokeswoman Diane Ostrowski said the relationship came to light when it was reported to a school employee, who then contacted authorities. The arrest affidavit shows the victim’s mother found out about the relationship after finding messages on her daughter’s phone. Sexual exploitation of a minor and third-degree sexual abuse are both Class C felonies that each carry a maximum 10-year prison sentence, while sexual abuse by a counselor, therapist or school employee is a Class D felony that carries a maximum five-year prison term.