‘Inappropriate communication’ investigation underway in Llano school district
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The Llano County Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations of “inappropriate communication” between students and a former substitute teacher in the Llano Independent School District.
According to a media release issued by LISD Superintendent Mac Edwards on Thursday, April 23, the district is fully cooperating with the LCSO and the Texas Education Agency as the investigation continues.
“The district takes all allegations of this nature extremely seriously and remains committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for students,” Edwards wrote.
The district was said to have been made aware of the situation by Tuesday, April 21. The issue involved an unnamed former substitute teacher, who hadn’t worked for LISD since April 2, allegedly communicating with Llano High School students inappropriately on an undisclosed social media platform outside of normal school hours.
“Upon receiving this information, district administration, along with Llano ISD Police, promptly contacted the Llano County Sheriff’s Office to report the concern,” Edwards continued.
The LCSO reportedly opened an investigation into the matter on April 21.
That substitute teacher was removed from the list of available substitutes for the district on April 21.
“At this time, we are unable to provide additional details due to personnel and student privacy considerations,” reads Edwards’ closing statement. “We appreciate your understanding as the investigation proceeds and ask that you respect the privacy of those involved, especially our students.”