The Ellis County Press: Ennis High School teacher resigns after arrest

Ennis High School teacher resigns after arrest
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Megan Gray on 09/01/2011 12:17:00


Ennis Independent School District has released the following:
"We have been made aware that a former teacher with Ennis ISD has been arrested
by the Ennis Police Department.
Joshua Jaggears, who had been employed by the district for five years, tendered
his resignation to EISD on Tuesday, Aug. 31. He taught agriculture at Ennis High
School."
The district will continue to offer its strong support to the ag program and
will work toward filling the position.
The district has been fully cooperating with law enforcement authorities. EISD
was made aware of the allegations on Friday, Aug. 26, at which point the teacher
was placed on administrative leave.
Ennis ISD is also ensuring that students involved in the allegations have the
opportunity to receive the counseling and support they may need.
Student safety and security remains a top priority for the district. EISD will
continue to cooperate with law enforcement authorities in their investigation as
needed.