A Texas substitute teacher has been accused of having an inappropriate relationship with the pupils following reports of improper behavior on social media.
According to officials, 27-year-old Angela Palmares was apprehended without incident in Bell County and accused of having an improper relationship between a teacher and a student, which is a felony offense of the second degree. She is currently under a $150,000 bond, jail records indicate.
School officials notified law enforcement of “inappropriate communication with students, specifically through a social media platform outside of the school day,” according to a letter from Llano Independent School District Superintendent Mac Edwards to families. Officials did not disclose any specifics regarding the messages sent.
The number of students involved and their ages have not yet been established.
Palmares, who previously worked for the district until April 2nd, was immediately barred from the district’s substitute teacher roster, according to the Llano County Sheriff’s Office.
“The district takes all allegations of this nature extremely seriously and remains committed to providing a safe and supportive environment to students,” stated Edwards.
“At this time, we are unable to provide additional details due to personnel and student privacy considerations,” he continued.
Anyone with knowledge of the matter, or who feels they have been a victim, is asked to report to the Llano County Sheriff’s Office and inquire about contacting a Criminal Investigation Division investigator.
All individuals arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
