Fort Worth ISD substitute accused of ‘inappropriate’ contact, removed from school

A substitute teacher at Fort Worth ISD’s Benbrook Middle-High School was removed from campus Tuesday after “engaging in unacceptable conduct” toward students, school district officials said.

The conduct included “inappropriate physical contact” and an “inappropriate comment referencing school violence,” principal Jason Oliver said in an email to parents.

The incident was handled immediately and the substitute will not return, according to the email. The incident was referred to appropriate internal and external authorities.

“Student safety and well-being are our top priorities,” Oliver wrote in the email. “Counselors and administrators are available to support any student who may be upset or who wants to talk. If your student shares concerns with you, please encourage them to speak with a counselor or administrator, or contact us directly.”

A Fort Worth ISD spokesperson did not clarify what the inappropriate contact was or provide further details.