NEW ROCHELLE, NY — A former teacher at New Rochelle High School was arrested after being accused of engaging in sexual activity with a student during school hours. On Monday, John Fraioli, 34, of White Plains, was arrested and charged with felony third-degree criminal sex act.

Fraioli was arraigned Monday in New Rochelle City Court. Bail was set at $25,000 bail or $50,000 bond. He has a return court date set for Thursday.

Prosecutors said Fraioli was employed as a teacher at the high school when he engaged in a sexual act with a child victim in the school building during school hours last spring. Interim Superintendent Magda Parvey said in an emailed statement that Fraioli resigned from the district effective June 30.

"His separation was in no way related to the allegations that have recently been reported. Nor was the district aware of the underlying allegations at the time of separation," she said. The statement continued: