From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Shaun Rabb · · 1m 20s
Dallas ISD fined $1M for child abuse reporting failure
Dallas ISD pays $1 million after failing to report four child abuse investigations involving teacher Michael Roell.
In brief
Dallas ISD pays $1 million after failing to report four child abuse investigations involving teacher Michael Roell. Dallas ISD fined $1 million for not reporting child abuse allegations against teacher Michael Roell to state authorities. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
Dallas ISD settlement
Dallas ISD will pay $1 million to the Justice Department after failing to report four child abuse investigations involving former special education teacher Michael Roell.
Reporting requirements
Dallas ISD must involve law enforcement in future allegations and review all sexual misconduct claims dating back to 2022.
Michael Roell's history
Roell faced child abuse claims in Garland ISD, Forney ISD, and as a Boy Scout leader.
U.S. Attorney's statement
U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybold accused Dallas ISD of failing to report Roell as required by state law.
Alleged abuse details
A Boy Scout reported Roell sexually abused him at a scout camp in Athens, Texas on Sept 18, 2023.
Dallas ISD's response
Dallas ISD allowed Roell to resign after placing him on an internal 'Do Not Hire' list.
U.S. Attorney's warning
U.S. Attorney Raybold warned North Texas school districts to report unreported sexual misconduct allegations immediately.
Forney ISD connection
Roell also faced federal charges in Forney ISD after changing his name to Johnathan Michael.
The essence
Dallas ISD fined $1 million for not reporting child abuse allegations against teacher Michael Roell to state authorities.
