Orland Park school custodian charged with sexually abusing student

A custodian at Center School, 9407 W. 151st St. in Orland Park, was arrested Dec. 3, 2019, and charged with sexually abusing a student. | Google Maps

A custodian at an Orland Park elementary school has been charged with sexually abusing a student.

David F. Kalas, 60, was arrested Tuesday at his Matteson home and charged with predatory criminal sexual abuse, according to a statement from Orland Park police.

David Kalas

Authorities were called Nov. 22 to investigate reports of “an incident at Center School, 9407 151st, between a custodian and a student,” police said. Orland School District 135 placed Kalas on administrative leave while police investigated.

Investigators learned “Kalas made physical contact, above the clothing of the victim,” police said. He was ordered held without bail Wednesday during a hearing at the Bridgeview courthouse.

His next court date was set for Dec. 30, police said.

District 135 officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday.

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