CLEVELAND, Texas (KTRK) — A Cleveland ISD teacher is facing charges after investigators say she had an improper relationship with a student, according to district officials and jail records.
PREVIOUS REPORT: Cleveland ISD employee accused of improper relationship with student: letter to parents
Liberty County jail records show Ajante Hill was charged on May 8 with having an improper relationship with a student. Records indicate Hill remains in custody, and her bond was set at $50,000.
Questions from parents surfaced online after Cleveland ISD sent a letter to families earlier this week describing a “serious matter” involving the district’s Ninth Grade Center School.
On Saturday, Cleveland ISD Police Chief James Kelemen confirmed Hill was the employee referenced in the letter sent to parents.
District officials said Hill is no longer on campus or in contact with students. Cleveland ISD stated that established safety protocols remain in place to ensure a secure learning environment for all students. Officials have not confirmed if Hill is still employed by the district.
In a statement, Superintendent Dr. Glenn Barnes said, “School safety remains our highest priority,” adding that the district “acted immediately upon receiving this information and continues to fully cooperate with law enforcement and all appropriate authorities.”
District officials have not confirmed whether the alleged misconduct happened on or off school grounds.
Authorities have not released additional details about the allegations. The investigation remains ongoing.
This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.