Only a teacher would get paid leave for accusation #2. Unbelievable !!!!

Did we read the same last 2 paragraphs? He was not accused or charged...

Also, I have no interest in arguing. I think, platonic or not, he was foolish to put him self in a position like this... Alone with a female, underage student... As you stated TWICE... Just pointing out that the article did not say he was accused the first time...

He was absolutely charged, simple assault/domestic . . .check RI Court Connect, he will be arraigned March 14th.

No arrests were made at that time... I was referring to the first incident...

Too bad we arent in texas, he would be fired today, tried and convicted next week and castrated in three weeks. What a loser.

he was my old gym teacher he gave me my deplomer

i cant get over this it kills me

There's nothing to get over Kyle, he didn't do anything. Again, these are accusations from a very unstable, troubled teen. So don't even worry about it... You'll see.

Sounds to me like "Portsmouth Resident" is either Patrick Aylward himself or is one very jealous guy. This account even makes this worse when one states this behavior has come form a "very unstable, troubled teen". This "adult" should have sent her to the guidance office where the school psychologist is and not try and be a "mentor". Very sad all around.

@Portsmouth resident, the only thing I stated is that he was charged and will be arraigned, and that is TRUE. I did not say he was guilty, you are a bit defensive.

Look I know Pat. Let's just see where this goes? This girl in question seemed to be a troubled teen and no, I'm not posting blame on her. How many times though, do we hear where people get accused of these types of allegations, only to be later found out to be untrue. Now I'm not saying this is the case, and obviously there may have been some things going on with these earlier events. The Pat I know, is a good guy and I know that he has mentored a few kids(all having good outcomes). Sometimes the intentions to help someone are valid, but maybe the circumstances may warrant better judgement. People are so apt to jump to conclusions before the evidence is fully looked at. Let's the investigation take it's course and then we can all make our conclusions.

A lot of us know Pat, and have for many, many years. I'm shocked to even hear it, as are many others. But, the fact of the matter is, this whole situation does not play well for him at all. Poor judgement?, without a doubt. More to the story?, without a doubt.
One thing is for sure though, all the spin Portsmouth Resident wants to try to put on it may help in the court of public opinion, but won't do a thing for him within the walls of the courthouse. And BTW, PR go check the police reports to verify the reporting.

It is a sad shocking situation knew pat it will be decided in court of law then be up to school administration to decide if he should remain at school as a teacher.

@Patriot- Unfortunately, you are correct. It isn't good no matter how it plays out.

He did nothing wrong? Put aside the the whole motel business. He assaulted a 17 year old girl. He head butted her! To me, that's wrong. Domestic violence is never ever ok. Ever.

Wow, east side 3 towns... that's scary! I think you're shaking!

Pr-
I'm not condeming the guy, but let's look at the facts.
He put himself in a very bad position being near a motel several times with a minor student. This, at the very least, raises questions about his judgement, and quite possible his character.
You appear to know this man, fine. But wait for all the facts to come out before getting on the rooftop and screaming "He's innocent". As I said, he is guilty of very poor judgement.

He used to eat my hockey pucks back in the day! ITB, Jan

Portsmouth Resident - Middletown policy prohibiting students and staff from "fraternizing, i.e., socially associating with students after school hours or outside of school-sponsored events." This is one aspect he violated.

Poor judgement at the very least. So sad.

Portsmouth Resident, your an idiot if you think its appropriate for a teacher to be with a student at a hotel on two different occasions. No matter how troubled this girl is. It is kind of obvious what was going on here. It doesnt take a rocket scientist to figure out.

Innocent until proven guilty, A principle that requires the government to prove the guilt of a criminal defendant and relieves the defendant of any burden to prove his or her innocence.

The presumption of innocence, an ancient tenet of Criminal Law, is actually a misnomer. According to the U.S. Supreme Court, the presumption of the innocence of a criminal defendant is best described as an assumption of innocence that is indulged in the absence of contrary evidence (Taylor v. Kentucky, 436 U.S. 478, 98 S. Ct. 1930, 56 L. Ed. 2d 468 [1978]). It is not considered evidence of the defendant's innocence, and it does not require that a mandatory inference favorable to the defendant be drawn from any facts in evidence.

He was at a motel early in the morning with a 17 year old student on 2 occasions... That alone is cause for concern

Sandusky was innocent until his trial.

SO: it's funny how we judge people. Sandusky obviously LOVED Children. Don't we ALL......A FINE Line don't you think...??

Why is everyone saying Comfort Inn on the island. If you go back to the original 1st post on Patch, it says back in July at the Comfort Inn in Fall River on Airport Rd. It states that at that time the F.R. police who went to the scene to investigate a complaint about loud noise did nothing because in MA at 17 you are considered an adult and no assault had taken place. Guaranteed the 1st complaint will be dropped, not that I am taking sides. I believe innocent before proven guilty.

Sick - http://middletown.patch.com/articles/motel-staff-said-aylward-has-rented-many-times-since-last-fall

Now on paid leave. Only in America.

Portsmouth Resident is right. He's on paid leave because he's in da union. Heck, if he was a cop his name wouldnt even be in the paper. I dont care how stellar a past he might have had, he's bringing 17 year old girls to the no tell motel. It aint for tutoring.

Scumbag

Went to school with him, sad to see he has made a couple of poor choices that will ultimately stay with him forever, guilty or not.. Regardless of the girls troubles, mentoring doesn't require a motel room...

I would say 99.9% of teachers are respectable and would never have an intimate relationship with one or their students who is also a minor, regardless if the age of consent is 16. Mentors don’t meet their students at a motel; people are not stupid the situation speaks for itself. This guy, in my opinion is not only an ABUSER but a PREDATOR. I hope he never teaches anywhere again.

This guy has been trying to hold on to his 'big man on campus, high school' image for years. This story is no surprise. Even if he wasn't having a romantic relationship with this girl, the relationship was innappropriate when they are together at a motel room in the early hours of the morning - there is no disputing that fact. Whether he is convicted in a court of law or not, he will lose his teaching position as he did not follow teacher/student relation rules that come with being a teacher. I knew him - he is a nice guy who can't deal with the fact that he is now middle-aged.