Sutherlin Middle School Coach Says He Was Sexually Harassed by Principal, and Spied On, Now He's Suing for $809K

Crane began employment with the district in 2018 as a physical education instructor and athletic supervisor.

Date of Last Update: October 8, 2026

Article last modified by Alisha Shrestha on October 8, 2026.

Former educator Kyle Crane initiates legal action against Sutherlin School District and multiple administrators, alleging pervasive sexual harassment, punitive measures, and discriminatory practices culminating in involuntary departure.

Legal action was filed in Douglas County Circuit Court on September 23, 2026, demanding substantial monetary compensation and annulment of his separation agreement, which Crane asserts was coerced without proper board authorization.

Defendants include Superintendent Terry Prestianni, ex-principal Mike Narkiewicz, and the educational institution itself.

Crane's tenure commenced in 2018 with dual responsibilities in physical education instruction and coaching roles.

Central to the lawsuit are documented instances of inappropriate conduct by Narkiewicz, including repeated violations of professional boundaries and unwelcome advances.

Key events include an alleged exposure incident at an Oregon State University football event on September 29, 2026, where Narkiewicz reportedly exposed himself and urinated near Crane. Subsequent exposure occurred during a March 16, 2026, encounter at Portland's Moda Center, accompanied by derogatory remarks regarding Crane's personal life.

Additional misconduct involved unsolicited explicit communications and inappropriate commentary regarding colleagues' physiques, coupled with threats of workplace retaliation and potential dismissals.

Post-Moda Center, surveillance footage allegedly captured Crane in restricted areas, prompting further investigation into his professional conduct rather than supporting harassment claims.

Crane recounts a subsequent meeting with Superintendent Prestianni on April 22, 2026, during which he faced intrusive questioning about platonic interactions with female staff following bereavement, followed by accusations of inappropriate behavior in private spaces.

These allegations intensified when Crane expressed concerns about campus safety via email on April 24, 2026, leading to immediate administrative suspension framed as retaliatory action.

District officials offered a settlement of $43,000 for voluntary resignation, presented under duress in a McDonald's parking lot, with subsequent attempts to revoke payment rejected by legal counsel.

Medical documentation confirms severe psychological impact from sustained coercion and public shaming tactics employed by the institution.

The lawsuit references parallel proceedings initiated by Brooke Deaton in June 2026, seeking heightened damages for wrongful termination and emotional trauma.

Official district responses remain noncommittal pending judicial resolution, with Superintendent Prestianni acknowledging procedural constraints while declining substantive commentary.

Narkiewicz transitioned to a community standards role at Umpqua Community College post-departure, maintaining silence on media inquiries.

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Local community alerts highlight emerging safety concerns across multiple UK locations, though these appear unrelated to the central legal dispute.