Pasadena ISD removes employee under Baytown police investigation, district says

A classroom facilitator at Pasadena ISD was removed from all school roles after allegations of "improper electronic activity with a student" at Goose Creek ISD, where he worked previously, officials from the districts said. The activity prompting the investigation was reported on Sept. 27, according to the Baytown Police Department. He was removed from his role as classroom facilitator at Pasadena ISD on Wednesday. No Pasadena ISD students were believed to be involved in the activity, a Pasadena spokesperson said.

The allegations came from a student at Goose Creek CISD regarding conduct that happened after the facilitator was no longer employed by the district, according to Goose Creek ISD spokesperson Kristyn Cathey. He worked in Goose Creek CISD for four months before being asked to resign in May of 2022 based on performance issues. Goose Creek CISD advised the student who made the allegations to make a report with the police. The district also made a report to Texas Education Agency’s Investigation Division and the State Board for Educator Certification. “District and campus administration took immediate action to remove the individual from the campus and further investigate the matter,” a Pasadena ISD statement read. Pasadena ISD requires criminal background checks for employees and reviews the Texas Education Agency’s Do Not Hire Registry. The employee who was removed had no notable history to trigger issues with either, the district reported.