MORGAN CITY — A St. Mary Parish teacher was arrested Tuesday after allegedly engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a former student.

Katherine Ramerez Alberado, 30, was placed on leave and later resigned after the Morgan City Police Department learned about the relationship.

The former student, a minor at the time of the relationship, reported it to the school board, deputies said. This was later corroborated by an investigation.

Alberado was booked on prohibited sexual conduct between educator and student, as well as indecent behavior with juveniles.

St. Mary Parish Public Schools released a statement saying the relationship occurred while the student was still enrolled at the school approximately two years ago. The employee was on administrative leave before resigning.

"We are grateful to the Morgan City Police Department for their immediate, professional response, and we remain committed to protecting our students and upholding the highest standards for those who serve in our schools," Superintendent Buffy Fegenbush said in the statement.