Jason Kaylor, 45, of Rancho Cucamonga, was the principal of Vineyard STEAM Academy in Ontario, California, a TK through 8th grade school in the Ontario-Montclair School District. He previously served as principal of Alta Loma High School in Rancho Cucamonga. He was arrested in Costa Mesa on August 17, 2026, on suspicion of attempting to meet a minor for lewd purposes.

Has Jason Kaylor been charged with a crime?

As of September 8, 2026, the Orange County District Attorney's Office had not filed charges. The Costa Mesa Police Department investigation is ongoing, and Kaylor is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Can I sue a school district if a principal or teacher sexually abused my child?

Yes. California school districts can be held liable when they negligently hire, supervise, or retain an employee who sexually abuses a student, or when staff fail to report suspected abuse as mandated reporters.

Do I need criminal charges or a conviction to file a civil lawsuit?

No. A civil lawsuit is separate from a criminal case. It can move forward whether or not criminal charges are filed, and it uses a lower burden of proof.

What is the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse lawsuits in California?

For abuse that occurred before January 1, 2024, survivors generally have until age 40, or five years from discovering their adult psychological injury, whichever is later. For abuse on or after January 1, 2024, AB 452 eliminated the civil time limit.

Will my child's name become public if we file a lawsuit?

In most cases, no. California courts routinely allow survivors to file under a pseudonym such as Jane Doe or John Doe, and all consultations with Dordulian Law Group are confidential.

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Vineyard STEAM Academy Principal Jason Kaylor Arrested: What Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga Families Need to Know

Key Takeaways Jason Kaylor, 45, principal of Vineyard STEAM Academy in Ontario, was arrested in Costa Mesa on August 17, 2026, on suspicion of attempting to meet a minor for lewd purposes, according to police and news reports. As of September 8, 2026, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office had not filed charges. The Costa […]

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Vineyard STEAM Academy Principal Jason Kaylor Arrested: What Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga Families Need to Know

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