A warrant for the arrest of a former teacher at Travis Intermediate School was issued Friday after a Hunt County grand jury indictment, according to a statement issued by Greenville ISD.
The indictment follows an investigation into reports of physical misconduct involving a special education student at the school.
According to available information, GISD on Jan. 23 received a report from a parent regarding alleged physical misconduct by their child’s teacher.
The district responded immediately by placing the teacher on administrative leave, initiating a formal internal investigation and notifying Child Protective Services as required by state law.
The district also notified the State Board for Educator Certification, which oversees educator licensing and discipline and referred the case to law enforcement.
The Greenville ISD Police Department subsequently submitted the case to the Hunt County District Attorney’s Office.
District officials say their investigation included reviewing classroom video footage and interviewing staff members. Administrators determined the teacher’s conduct warranted termination and the teacher resigned in lieu of termination on Jan. 24.
In a statement released by Superintendent Joe Lopez, GISD issued a summary of the events leading up to the indictment:
– Jan. 1: A parent contacted the principal of Travis Intermediate School with concerns about their child’s interactions with a staff member.
– Jan. 22: The parent followed up, reporting physical concerns, including bruising and relayed a statement allegedly made by the staff member about a prior incident.
– Jan. 23: The complaint was escalated to the assistant superintendent of human resources and an investigation was initiated, including interviews and a report to Child Protective Services. The staff member was placed on administrative leave that same day.
– Jan. 24: District administrators reviewed video footage that confirmed inappropriate physical conduct on two occasions.
Based on this evidence, the district determined termination was warranted.
Because of privacy laws, the names of the parent and student involved are not subject to disclosure. The name of the former teacher has not yet been made public.
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