This just keeps getting worse… can't see how the leaders involved in the decision making keep their positions. I'm sure that the moderators will warn on this - and rightly so, but this just seems horrible now and is likely to get worse imho. Kudos to KBTX and WTAW for staying on this.
ILTexas releases new details on sexual assault allegations against former teacher https://www.kbtx.com/2024/06/01/iltexas-releases-new-details-sexual-assault-allegations-against-former-teacher/

He was suspended, reprimanded, suspended, fired (which was overturned), suspended, arrested, and fired again.

This is an AI generated timeline from the KBTX article.

• August 1, 2022: Hernandez Grimaldo joins IL Texas College Station K-8.
• August 31, 2022: A parent emails the principal about their child being bruised by a teacher.
• September 2, 2022: Incident reported to the Department of Family and Protective Services.
• September 7, 2022: Hernandez Grimaldo placed on administrative leave.
• October 4, 2022: Investigation concludes; Hernandez Grimaldo reinstated with a Letter of Reprimand.
• February 13, 2023: New complaints of inappropriate touching lead to another investigation.
• March 22, 2023: Hernandez Grimaldo given the option to resign or face termination.
• March 24, 2023: Termination notice issued to Hernandez Grimaldo.
• May 15, 2023: Hernandez Grimaldo files a grievance against his termination.
• May 23, 2023: Appeal hearing takes place.
• May 24, 2023: Termination overturned; Hernandez Grimaldo placed on probation.
• August 1, 2023: Hernandez Grimaldo begins working at IL Texas Lancaster K-8.
• September 27, 2023: Parent emails principal with allegations of sexual interactions from Jan or Feb 2023, and CSPD notified the principal of an investigation of the same, and the principal filed a report with the Department of Family and Protective Services.
• October 31, 2023: College Station Police Department subpoenas records related to Grimaldo and IL Texas Lancaster K-8 places Grimaldo on administrative leave.
• January 3, 2024: IL Texas concludes its investigation, claims unsubstantiated.
• May 21, 2024: IL Texas receives report of Hernandez Grimaldo's arrest.
• May 24, 2024: Hernandez Grimaldo terminated from IL Texas Lancaster K-8 following arrest.

Edited to add the italicized events that the AI missed.

I like the timeline. Doubt that any ILT leader or parent likes it however…….obviously some poor decisions were made. Maybe they were consulting the Confucius Institute for guidance that wasn't forthcoming?

Another Doug said:

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Keeping their jobs is the least of their worries. A charter school that depends on federal funding can't mess around when it comes to Title IX

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Charter schools get no federal funding.

That's not true if they got any federal EIDL loans with outstanding balance from Covid. Also - may get fed dollars for lunch programs- don't know about that …..

Adds a bit of color to the story but not much new info ….
Warning signs missed? Parents say they warned school about former teacher's behavior https://www.kbtx.com/2024/06/04/warning-signs-missed-parents-say-they-warned-school-about-former-teachers-behavior/

EBrazosAg said:

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It's the same entity. They just moved him from one location to another - far enough away. Like many religious denominations do with their priest/pastors. ILT is a state wide entity.

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Yeah, I get that. But one would think Lancaster could say...."Ummmm....No...we don't want this guy either". Maybe not.

I'm betting Lancaster had a need for that kind of teacher. That's as far as that thought process went, IMHO.

I'm guessing they don't pay that well, since they tapped a guy and brought him over on a J-1 visa.

Not sure. Looking at the timeline email the school sent and what's been posted - seems CSK8 tried to get rid of him, he appealed and won (How?? On a technicality maybe?) and they had to let him continue working for the "district" so he got shipped away. Doubt Lancaster wanted him either.

(100% speculation)

EBrazosAg said:

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It's the same entity. They just moved him from one location to another - far enough away. Like many religious denominations do with their priest/pastors. ILT is a state wide entity.

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This is also what public schools do to sweep their local problems under someone else's rug. I've seen it happen repeatedly including right here in B/CS.

Call it 'professional courtesy'.

Updates …

https://wtaw.com/former-teacher-arrested-for-aggravated-sexual-assault-of-a-12-year-old-student-is-denied-a-bond-reduction-and-is-now-held-for-immigration-authorities/

I get the reluctance to respond, but if you do actually say something. I don't really know anything after his reply.
IL Texas superintendent responds to criticism over student safety and alleged teacher misconduct https://www.kbtx.com/2024/06/12/il-texas-superintendent-responds-criticism-over-student-safety-alleged-teacher-misconduct/

I thought it was a crock of pablum when I read it. Glad y'all saw it the same…….