A coach in Mesquite ISD has been charged with child grooming for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a middle school student.
The school district said the educator was employed with them for 20 years and worked at A.C. New Middle SchoolA coach in the Mesquite Independent School District was arrested early Wednesday morning after police said he had an inappropriate relationship with a middle school student.Police said Mesquite ISD notified them about a possible inappropriate relationship between an educator and a former student at A.C. New Middle School in Balch Springs .
After a joint investigation involving Balch Springs detectives, the Texas Department of Public Safety Task Force, and the Forney Police Department, Gonzalez was taken into custody on Oct. 30 at 6:45 a.m.In a news release provided to NBC 5, Mesquite ISD stated that it immediately placed Gonzalez on administrative leave, and he subsequently resigned. The district also notified Child Protective Services and reported Gonzalez to the State Board for Educator Certification.
"Our commitment is to provide a nurturing environment where every student feels safe, respected, and empowered to pursue excellence. Anything less than that is unacceptable," Mesquite ISD said in a statement.Gonzalez is being held at the Balch Springs City jail and is waiting to be transferred to the Dallas County Jail.
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