A Monroe High School cheerleading coach on leave amid allegations of inappropriate behavior with a minor has resigned, officials said.

Monroe Public Schools Superintendent Andrew Shaw said in a statement Wednesday the coach was placed on administrative leave at the end of the school year amid the allegations.

In the same statement, Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough said his office is investigating the allegations.

"The case remains under investigation," he said. "Upon completion, it will be sent to the Monroe County Prosecutor for review."

Shaw said rumors about the coach's inappropriate behavior first surfaced in the fall. He said investigations by the district and Sheriff's Office found no credible evidence.

He said the rumors resurfaced later in the year and another investigation by the district, sheriff's officials and Child Protective Services found no credible evidence again.

"Student well-being is a priority in our district, and concerns of this nature are taken very seriously," the superintendent said in his statement. "Our high school administration took the appropriate steps each time rumors surfaced, and along with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office investigated thoroughly.

"In each case, until the most recent, there was no supporting evidence. I thank the MHS Administration and the Sheriff’s Office for their diligence."

On June 7, school officials received evidence indicating the rumors could be true, he said. The district contacted the sheriff’s office and the coach was placed on leave, Shaw said.

He asks the community to be patient while law enforcement investigates the allegations.

"People want to have all of the information before the investigation is complete and will jump to conclusions without all of the facts or information," he said. "I ask that the community allow the Sheriff's Office to complete the investigation. These matters take time."

The superintendent also said the school's other cheer coach has left the program. He added that coaching positions were posted immediately after the resignations and were promptly filled.

"Due to the sensitive circumstances of this situation involving a minor, Monroe Public Schools will have no further comments regarding this matter," he said.