NEW ULM - A Sleepy Eye school teacher convicted of having sex with a student is sentenced to 180 days in jail.

He is sentenced to 180 days in jail and 15 years probation.

Back in September, Collum pleaded guilty to one count of criminal sexual conduct in the third degree. Collum was arrested back in March. Police say the investigation began after classmates noticed Collum and the student spending a significant amount of time together.

A civil suit against the school district is also pending.