A former Celina football coach has surrendered his teaching certificate rather than face a Texas Education Agency (TEA) investigation into a misconduct allegation dating to 1995, according to the Celina Independent School District. The surrender of the certificate effectively ends the formal investigation process.
The allegation involved conduct that occurred nearly three decades ago. By surrendering his teaching certificate in lieu of the TEA investigation, the coach avoided a formal disciplinary hearing. District officials confirmed the action, though additional details about the specific nature of the 1995 allegation remain limited.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What did the former Celina football coach do?
He surrendered his teaching certificate in lieu of a Texas Education Agency investigation into a misconduct allegation from 1995, according to Celina ISD. This action ended the formal investigation process.
When did the alleged misconduct occur?
The allegation dates to 1995, approximately 29 years before the certificate surrender.
Why surrender a certificate instead of facing investigation?
Surrendering the certificate allows an educator to end the formal TEA investigation process without proceeding to a disciplinary hearing.