A Roswell High School employee is facing a felony charge after police say she had illegal sexual contact with a student during multiple off campus encounters. Amanda Katz, 55, who worked as both a teacher and administrative assistant at Roswell High, was arrested on June 2 and had bond set at $25,000, according to authorities.
Arrest and charges
According to a Roswell Police Department press release reported by FOX 5 Atlanta, Katz was charged with improper sexual contact by an employee or agent after investigators concluded that a 16 year old student was sexually assaulted during multiple off campus encounters between 2025 and 2026. Detectives obtained an arrest warrant and took Katz into custody on June 2, and a judge set bond at $25,000.
What the law covers
Georgia law makes it a crime for employees or agents who have supervisory, disciplinary, or custodial authority over students to engage in sexual contact with them, and in many situations consent is not a valid legal defense. The offense and its penalties, which vary based on the degree of the crime and the age of the victim, are detailed in Georgia Code.
Investigation and next steps
Roswell police said the investigation began earlier this year after a referral from the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services, and that Katz resigned from her position at the school while detectives conducted their probe. Investigators are asking anyone with information about this case or possible similar incidents to contact Detective McGinniss at 770-640-4570 or by email at [email protected], according to the release reported by FOX 5 Atlanta.
Local context
North Fulton has seen other criminal investigations involving educators in recent years. For example, a former Roswell charter school teacher was arrested in 2021 on multiple sexual assault counts, a case reported by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In that and similar probes, police urged anyone with information or potential additional victims to come forward, underscoring how these cases often hinge on community tips.
