ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) — A former teacher’s aide in Ithaca is now behind bars. 

14850.com reports Austin Kuczek began his six-month sentence Tuesday in the Tompkins County Jail. In March 2022, Kuczek was charged with sending inappropriate pictures to people under the age of 17.

At the time, the Newfield man also was serving on Newfield’s school board and worked as the town’s recreation director.

He pleaded guilty to a felony charge and must also register as a sex offender.