CANUTILLO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A Canutillo High School teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave as the district investigates an allegation of potential employee misconduct, Canutillo Independent School District said.
The district said it recently received a third-party report alleging conduct that, if substantiated, could violate the Texas Education Code and Canutillo ISD policy.
Canutillo ISD police opened an investigation after receiving the report, according to the district.
The investigation is continuing in coordination with other local law enforcement agencies.
District officials did not identify the teacher or release details about the allegation, citing federal privacy laws and the confidentiality of personnel matters.
“Canutillo ISD takes the safety and well-being of our students extremely seriously,” the district said in a statement. “We are committed to thoroughly investigating all allegations involving student safety and will take appropriate action based on the findings of the investigation, including any criminal or administrative action warranted by the facts.”
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