(AP) – A Garden Plain teacher and football coach made his first court appearance to face three felony sex-related charges.

Prosecutors say 39-year-old Todd Puetz tried to entice a child he believed to be 15 into sex acts.

He was 1 of 7 men arrested in late October who police say used electronic media to try to meet underage girls for sex.

Puetz’s attorney, Dan Monnat, said after Monday’s hearing that Puetz is ready to go to court to prove his innocence.

The Wichita Eagle reports that Puetz, who taught physical education, remains on administrative leave with pay.

He has been released on a $50,000 bond. His next hearing is Nov. 21.