Former Bartlett ISD employee accused of sex assault in improper relationship with student
Jan 17, 2025
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A former Bartlett Independent School District employee was arrested Thursday by police on charges of an improper relationship between an educator/student that happened in August 2024, as well as sexual assault of a child, BISD Superintendent Teddy Clevenger said in a letter to the district community.
The district said it was aware of the allegations of the improper relationship on Aug. 23, 2024. The staff member was "immediately placed" on administrative leave. The staff member was then removed from "all district property effective that same day," the district said. Additionally, the Bartlett Police Department and Child Protective Services were notified by BISD.
The district said it has cooperated with the investigation, as the Texas Education Agency, BPD and CPS conduct separate investigations into the allegations. BISD said it "will not disclose confidential information" of everyone involved, nor will it provide details into the allegations.
"Student safety and the wellbeing of our community will always be a top priority for Barlett ISD, and we will always take the necessary steps needed to ensure our Bartlett family is safe, healthy, and supported," Clevenger said in the letter.