The letter, which contained untruths and misspellings to disguise the author, included threats to turn the parents in to the "county child department." The documents state contact was made with the Marshall County Department of Child Services.

Weidner later admitted to the principal and the student's parents that she had written the letter. But according to the documents she later contacted a therapist to ask if the student was dealing with issues because of family problems. Weidner told the therapist she was following up on an anonymous letter that had been sent.

BPS officials did not notify the IDOE of Weidner's dismissal, said Savage, nor were they obligated to.

The investigation began after community members brought information to the IDOE that officials felt merited examination. Savage didn't comment on what community the people were from, and said it's unclear how long the investigation will take.

Savage said Weidner has an active administrator's license with the IDOE. A license can be revoked if the state superintendent determines an educator has shown immorality, misconduct in office, incompetence or willful neglect of duty. In some cases it's possible for an educator to re-apply for a revoked license, but he or she must wait two years and pass a fitness hearing. An administrative law judge can also suspend an educator's license for a set time.

Educators can have a license permanently revoked if they're convicted of one of 19 felonies, Savage said.

Calls to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend seeking comment were not returned.

Weidner, when contacted, said she knew nothing of the investigation.