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Dallas ISD Settles $1M Teacher Misconduct Reporting
Dallas ISD agrees to $1 million settlement over teacher misconduct reporting failures.
In brief
Dallas ISD agrees to $1 million settlement over teacher misconduct reporting failures. Dallas ISD settles $1 million with federal government after failing to report educator misconduct allegations. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Dallas ISD Settlement
Dallas ISD has agreed to a $1 million settlement and three years of reporting reforms to resolve federal allegations that it failed to report evidence of educator misconduct while certifying compliance with state law to…
Settlement Terms
The agreement includes a $145,000 payment to the United States and at least $855,000 in additional student-safety spending.
Dallas ISD Denies Allegations
Dallas ISD specifically denies the allegations. The settlement does not constitute an admission of liability, and federal officials have made no determination of civil liability.
Federal Allegations
The federal government alleges that Dallas ISD submitted inaccurate or misleading grant certifications between July 2022 and August 2024 concerning its compliance with educator-misconduct reporting requirements.
Former Teacher Michael Roell
Dallas ISD opened four investigations during or after his employment involving allegations of sexual misconduct with minors.
Investigations Timeline
District investigators reported allegations to Dallas ISD police and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in September and November 2023.
Settlement Consequences
Dallas ISD must review educator sexual misconduct allegations from 2022 onward within one year and report findings to the Texas Education Agency.
What it means
Dallas ISD settles $1 million with federal government after failing to report educator misconduct allegations.
