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Ronald Dean Stone was a former fifth-grade teacher at Hayden Meadows Elementary School, in COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho.
In 2019 Stone was charged with:
– LEWD CONDUCT
– LEWD CONDUCT
-SEX ABUSE OF A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 16
convicted in June 2022:
– LEWD CONDUCT
– LEWD CONDUCT
-SEX ABUSE OF A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 16 / dismissed
Sentenced 30 years in prison
“The abuse was reportedly not connected to his former employment as a fifth-grade teacher at Hayden Meadows Elementary School.” KREM 2
According to the victim’s testimony’s Stone sexually abused them between 1992 and 2006. Two of the victims were between 3-15 years old when the abuse occurred for over 7 years each.
“However, the indictment lists three separate victims who were molested and abused from at least March 1999 to May 2006. One victim, according to the indictment, was 4 years old when the alleged abuse began.” –The Spokesman
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- Former Coeur d'Alene School District teacher convicted of lewd conduct,
- Former North Idaho teacher sentenced to at least 30 years in prison for sexual abuse of minors,
- State revokes certifications for three convicted teachers,
- Former teacher gets life sentence for sexual abuse,
- CR28-19-4820 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. Ronald Dean Stone Defendant,
- Ronald Dean Stone,
- Hayden elementary school teacher accused of molesting children in late 1990s and early 2000s,
- Former teacher convicted of lewd conduct ,
- Former Hayden elementary school teacher sentenced to life in prison for lewd conduct with a child,
- Former Hayden Meadows Elementary School teacher sentenced to life in prison for sexual abuse,
- Jury convicts former Hayden teacher of two child sex abuse charges,
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1. Former Coeur d'Alene School District teacher convicted of lewd conduct
A jury convicted 64-year-old Ronald D. Stone last week of two counts of lewd conduct with a minor under the age of 16.
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — A former teacher is in jail awaiting sentencing for sexually abusing two children.
A jury convicted 64-year-old Ronald D. Stone last week of two counts of lewd conduct with a minor under the age of 16, as reported by our news partners, the Coeur d'Alene Press.
The abuse was reportedly not connected to his former employment as a fifth-grade teacher at Hayden Meadows Elementary School.
Prosecutors charged Stone in 2019 with two counts of lewd conduct, as well as with sexual abuse of a child under the age of 16. The sexual abuse charge was later dismissed.
After Stone’s arrest, the Coeur d’Alene School District placed him on administrative leave. Parents and guardians of Hayden Meadows students also received a letter notifying them of the arrest.
Stone reportedly put up his home in Wallace as collateral against $250,000 bail.
Two victims testified at trial to abuse that occurred between 1992 and 2006.
The victims were between the ages of 3 and 15 years old when Stone abused them.
Following the jury’s unanimous guilty verdict, First District Judge Cynthia Meyer granted a motion to take Stone into custody pending sentencing on Sept. 15.
In Idaho, lewd conduct with a child under the age of 16 is punishable by up to life in prison.
Ralph Bartholdt contributed to this report.
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2. Former North Idaho teacher sentenced to at least 30 years in prison for sexual abuse of minors
COEUR D’ALENE (The Spokesman Review) — A former North Idaho elementary school teacher will spend at least 30 years in prison for lewd conduct with two minors over a period of several years.
Ronald D. Stone, 64, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison with parole eligibility after 30 years, according to a Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney news release.
In June, a jury convicted Stone, who taught at Hayden Meadows Elementary School, of two counts of lewd conduct with a minor under 16. The prosecutor’s office said earlier this year the sexual conduct that formed the basis for the charges was not connected to Stone’s employment.
The release said Stone engaged in sexual contact with one minor over seven years starting when the child was as young as 3. He engaged in sexual contact with a second child over a seven-year period while the minor was between 3 and 11.
The victims testified the abuse happened between 1992 and 2006.
“The Kootenai County Prosecutor’s Office supports victims of crime, particularly children who have been abused by the hands of a trusted adult,” Prosecuting Attorney Stanley T. Mortensen said in the release. “This type of conduct is among the worst in society and we appreciate all who work to protect children.”
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3. State revokes certifications for three convicted teachers
Idaho’s Professional Standards Commission (PSC) took action Thursday against four teachers
who violated the state’s Code of Ethics for public educators.The standards commission is an 18-member volunteer board made up of teachers, school administrators and higher education officials, who have the authority to approve, suspend and revoke teaching and administrative licenses in Idaho.
The commission revoked and suspended licenses for a range of violations. Below are summaries of the complaints against the educators and the commission’s final disciplinary decisions.
Ronald Stone — Coeur d’Alene School District
Ronald Stone was convicted in 2022 of two counts of lewd conduct with a minor under the age of 16. He is serving life in prison at Idaho Correctional Institution in Orofino. He held an expired teaching certificate with all subjects endorsement and a pupil service certificate with a school counselor endorsement.
The PSC permanently revoked his certifications “so that he can never come back,” according to a member of the PSC.
Eric M. McDermott — Boise School District
Eric M. McDermott was convicted of sexual battery of a minor child between the ages of 16-17. He was convicted last year. He held a teaching certificate with English, social studies and history endorsements. He was employed by the Boise school district during the 2022-23 school year.
The PSC permanently revoked his certifications, according to the administrative complaint.
Cory Gaylor — Kuna School District
Cory Gaylor pleaded guilty to lewd conduct with a child under the age of 16 and “children-enticing” over the internet. He was convicted in 2023. He held a teaching certificate with world language and Spanish endorsements.
The PSC permanently revoked his certifications, according to the administrative complaint.
Donald B. Young — COSSA Schools
Donald B. Young made inappropriate comments to colleagues and students, such as a desire to have sex with colleagues and commenting on female students’ bodies. He holds an occupational specialist teaching certificate with auto maintenance and light repair endorsements. He was employed by COSSA Schools — Parma, Notus, Wilder and Marsing schools districts – during the 2022-23 school year.
The PSC suspended his teaching certifications until he completes ethics, boundaries and classroom management courses. Evidence of completion must be provided to the commission prior to consideration for reinstatement, according to the administrative complaint.
Executive committee recommendationsThe PSC’s executive committee went into an extended executive session Thursday to review 12 educator cases for probable cause determinations. The following is a summary of the committee’s recommendations: one educator was recommended for reinstatement; one case was placed on hold; three certifications should be revoked; one educator will receive a letter of reprimand; one educator’s certificate should be suspended; and five cases were found to have no probable cause.
In open session, committee members did not use names but case file numbers. Through a public records request, Idaho Education News was able to obtain the stipulation file against Lisa Carriere. There are no public records for the other 11 cases, according to Maggie Reynolds, public information officer for the Idaho Department of Education.
The committee voted to recommend Carriere’s teaching certificate be reinstated. She previously worked as a speech language pathologist for the Vallivue School District. Her certification was revoked in 2016 and she was barred from re-applying for two years. She entered a guilty plea for misdemeanor injury to a child in 2016. She slapped or otherwise made physical contact with a student’s face, according to a PSC document.
The committee found no probable cause for cases 22407, 22403, 22405, 22404 and 22400. They held over case 22406 until more information can be gathered from the district — staffing for the dual immersion program, master contract and the signed contract for the educator involved in the case.
They voted to recommend certification revocation for case 22402 (apparently a virtual teacher), case 22328 (which received no comments) and case 22408, an educator who needs to receive rehabilitation “with those inclinations,” said Ramona Lee, the PSC’s vice chairperson and a West Ada special education administrator.
In case 22316, they agreed to issue a letter of reprimand with a condition requiring the educator to receive de-escalation training.
Case 22401 involves a breach of contract that occurred in October of 2023. The committee made an original motion to issue a letter of reprimand, which failed. On a second motion, they unanimously voted to issue stronger disciplinary action. The educator’s certificate will receive a fixed suspension for nine months, beginning on Oct. 4, 2023. The educator was well aware of the classroom impact his decision would have, a committee member said.
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4. Former teacher gets life sentence for sexual abuse
by KAYE THORNBRUGH
Staff Writer | October 14, 2022 9:15 AMCOEUR d’ALENE — A former teacher convicted of sexually abusing two children received a life sentence.
Ronald D. Stone, 64, was convicted in June of two counts of lewd conduct with a minor under the age of 16.
Judge Cynthia Meyer sentenced Stone on Thursday to life in prison, the maximum penalty. He will be eligible for parole in 30 years, when he is 94 years old.
The victims were between the ages of 3 and 15 years old when Stone abused them.
The crimes were not connected to Stone’s former employment as a fifth-grade teacher at Hayden Meadows Elementary School.
This is a developing story.
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5. CR28-19-4820 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. Ronald Dean Stone Defendant
Case Information
CR28-19-4820 | State of Idaho Plaintiff, vs. Ronald Dean Stone Defendant.
Case Number
CR28-19-4820Court
Kootenai County District CourtJudicial Officer
Pittman, RossFile Date
03/27/2019Case Type
CriminalCase Status
Appealed Case - Supreme Court AppealCharge
Charges
Stone, Ronald Dean
Description Statute Level Date
1 Children-Lewd Conduct with Child Under 16 I18-1508 Felony 05/25/1999
2 Child Sexual Abuse of a Minor Under 16 Years of Age I18-1506 Felony 05/25/1999
3 Children-Lewd Conduct with Child Under 16 I18-1508 Felony 05/25/1999Disposition Events
04/26/2019 Plea
Judicial Officer
Meyer, Cynthia K.C.
1
Children-Lewd Conduct with Child Under 16Not Guilty
2
Child Sexual Abuse of a Minor Under 16 Years of AgeNot Guilty
3
Children-Lewd Conduct with Child Under 16Not Guilty
06/16/2022 Disposition
Judicial Officer
Meyer, Cynthia K.C.
1
Children-Lewd Conduct with Child Under 16Guilty (After Trial)
3
Children-Lewd Conduct with Child Under 16Guilty (After Trial)
06/16/2022 Disposition
Judicial Officer
Meyer, Cynthia K.C.
2
Child Sexual Abuse of a Minor Under 16 Years of AgeDismissed on Motion of Prosecutor
10/13/2022 Felony Sentence
1
Children-Lewd Conduct with Child Under 16Felony Sentence
Confinement
Type: State Prison
Facility: Idaho Department of Correction
Effective Date: 10/13/2022
Determinate: 30 Years
Life
Concurrent with other charge – this case
Pre-Sentence Credit for Time Served
Credit Term: 135 Days
10/13/2022 Felony Sentence
3
Children-Lewd Conduct with Child Under 16Felony Sentence
Confinement
Type: State Prison
Facility: Idaho Department of Correction
Effective Date: 10/13/2022
Determinate: 30 Years
Life
Concurrent with other charge – this case
Pre-Sentence Credit for Time Served
Credit Term: 135 Days
07/02/2020 Order to Continue
Judicial Officer
Meyer, Cynthia K.C.Comment
No Contact Order07/02/2020 No Contact Order
Judicial Officer
Meyer, Cynthia K.C.Comment
Issued - AMENDED07/02/2020 No Contact Order
Comment
- Amended Returned Served02/24/2022 Court Minutes
Judicial Officer
Meyer, Cynthia K.C.Comment
Pretrial Conference - court reporter NONE05/26/2022 Order
Judicial Officer
Duggan (District), BarbaraComment
to Amend Indictment05/26/2022 Amended Indictment
05/26/2022 Court Minutes
Judicial Officer
Duggan (District), BarbaraComment
Pretrial Conference; court reporter Megan DotsonComment
SC Served01/23/2024 Supreme Court Document Filed-Misc
Comment
Order Granting Motion To Voluntarily Dismiss Appeal -
6. Ronald Dean Stone
Resident/Client Search
Ronald Dean Stone
IDOC #: 144899
Status: In custody
Age: 68
Mailing Address
Idaho Correctional Institution-Orofino C2
381 West Hospital Drive
Orofino, Idaho 83544Phone Number
2084763655
IDOC Sentence Information
Data current as of: 5:05 am, Saturday, June 20, 2026The sentence information shown is for active sentences under the jurisdiction, custody and/or supervision of the Idaho Department of Correction only.
Resident/Client Search Details for Ronald Dean Stone Offense Sentencing County Case No. Status** Released to Supervision* Sentence Satisfaction Date
Children-Lewd Conduct with Child Under 16 Kootenai 28-19-4820 Termer N/A Life
Parole Eligibility Date 05/31/2052 -
7. Hayden elementary school teacher accused of molesting children in late 1990s and early 2000s
By Jonathan Glover
jonathanglover22@gmail.comA Hayden Meadows Elementary School teacher accused of molesting three children in the early 2000s appeared in court Monday afternoon.
A Kootenai County grand jury indicted 61-year-old Ronald Stone last week, leading to his arrest Friday afternoon. Coeur d’Alene School District Spokesman Scott Maben said Stone has worked for the district as an elementary teacher since 1981.
Because the charges were forwarded by a grand jury, the specifics of the crime have been sealed. However, the indictment lists three separate victims who were molested and abused from at least March 1999 to May 2006. One victim, according to the indictment, was 4 years old when the alleged abuse began.
Steven Cook, superintendent of the school district, sent a letter Saturday to parents saying the victims do not include any students in the Coeur d’Alene School District.
Kootenai County Sheriff’s Detective Dennis Stinebaugh reaffirmed Monday that the victims were not district students.
Stone was placed on administrative leave Friday. He remains housed at the Kootenai County Jail in lieu of a $250,000 bond. He faces two felony charges of lewd conduct and one of sexual abuse of a minor.
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8. Former teacher convicted of lewd conduct
COEUR d’ALENE — A former teacher is in jail awaiting sentencing for sexually abusing two children.
A jury convicted 64-year-old Ronald D. Stone last week of two counts of lewd conduct with a minor under the age of 16.
The abuse was reportedly not connected to his former employment as a fifth-grade teacher at Hayden Meadows Elementary School.
Prosecutors charged Stone in 2019 with two counts of lewd conduct, as well as with sexual abuse of a child under the age of 16. The sexual abuse charge was later dismissed.
After Stone’s arrest, the Coeur d’Alene School District placed him on administrative leave. Parents and guardians of Hayden Meadows students also received a letter notifying them of the arrest.
Stone reportedly put up his home in Wallace as collateral against $250,000 bail.
Two victims testified at trial to abuse that occurred between 1992 and 2006.
The victims were between the ages of 3 and 15 years old when Stone abused them.
Following the jury’s unanimous guilty verdict, First District Judge Cynthia Meyer granted a motion to take Stone into custody pending sentencing on Sept. 15.
In Idaho, lewd conduct with a child under the age of 16 is punishable by up to life in prison.
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9. Former Hayden elementary school teacher sentenced to life in prison for lewd conduct with a child
HAYDEN, Idaho - An elementary school teacher convicted of two counts of lewd conduct with a minor under 16 was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday.
Ronald Dean Stone, a 64-year-old former teacher at Hayden Meadows Elementary School, was arrested in March 2019. He indictment alleged he'd abused three children between 1999 and 2006. The victims were not students at Hayden Meadows Elementary.
In his June 2022 jury trial, it was determined Stone had engaged in sexual contact with two minors across a seven-year period. One victim was as young as 3-years-old when the abuse began. He was convicted on two counts of lewd conduct with a minor.
The prosecutor asked for the maximum punishment for lewd conduct with a minor under 16, which is a felony charge punishable up to life in prison.
Stone was sentenced to life in prison and will be eligible for parole after 30 years.
"The Kootenai County Prosecutor’s Office supports victims of crime, particularly children who have been abused by the hands of a trusted adult," said Prosecuting Attorney Stanley T. Mortensen. "This type of conduct is among the worst in society and we appreciate all who work to protect children."
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10. Former Hayden Meadows Elementary School teacher sentenced to life in prison for sexual abuse
Ronald D. Stone, 64, was convicted in June of two counts of lewd conduct with a minor under the age of 16.
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — A former teacher convicted of sexually abusing two children received a life sentence, as reported by KREM 2 News partner the Coeur d'Alene Press.
Ronald D. Stone, 64, was convicted in June of two counts of lewd conduct with a minor under the age of 16.
Judge Cynthia Meyer sentenced Stone on Thursday to life in prison, the maximum penalty. He will be eligible for parole in 30 years, when he is 94 years old.
The victims were between the ages of 3 and 15 years old when Stone abused them.
The crimes were not connected to Stone’s former employment as a fifth-grade teacher at Hayden Meadows Elementary School.
This is a developing story.
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11. Jury convicts former Hayden teacher of two child sex abuse charges
HAYDEN, Idaho – A former Hayden elementary school teacher has been found guilty of child sex abuse.
Ronald Stone, 64, was convicted of two counts of lewd conduct with a minor child under 16.
Stone’s crimes were not connected to his employment at Hayden Meadows Elementary.
His two victims testified to abuse between the years of 1992 and 2006, at ages between 3 and 15 years old.
After the jury’s unanimous guilty verdict, a motion was granted to take Stone into custody pending his sentencing on September 15.
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