Woodstock teacher faces misdemeanor charge

A teacher and swimming coach at Woodstock North High School was arrested Thursday for allegedly making inappropriate written statements to a student, police said.

Joseph M. Brasile, 49, of the 1000 block of Hibbard Street in Woodstock, is believed to have had “inappropriate nonphysical interaction with the student over a monthlong period ...” which resulted in his arrest, according to a police report.

The exchanges were between January and February, Woodstock Police Sgt. Richard Johns said Friday.

Johns said school district officials informed police about the relationship.

Brasile is a science teacher and the girls' varsity swimming head coach.

He has been charged with disorderly conduct, a Class C misdemeanor.

He was arrested after he turned himself in to police.

The district placed the six-year teacher on administrative leave Feb. 10, when officials became aware of the investigation, Johns said.

Brasile was released after posting bond. His next court date is April 7.