Kohala High School’s Athletic Director, Laurie Koustic, was arrested on Thursday, April 28 for fourth degree theft, criminal tampering, and second-degree criminal tampering. She was released pending investigation and has not been charged.
In a letter to parents, Kohala High School principal Amy Stafford said, “A Hawaii Department of Education and County Police investigation is underway. We respect the privacy of all our staff and appropriate actions will be taken based on the findings. While we are not able to discuss the details of this confidential personnel matter, we do want to assure you that the safety and well being of our students and staff is a top priority.”