MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A former Conroe ISD employee was arrested and charged with sexual assault of a child, the district said in a letter sent home to parents.
Kesean Carter worked as a paraprofessional at Oak Ridge High School for less than a month before he was fired Thursday amid the sexual assault allegations.
The district said he worked as a substitute from late January to May before he was hired as an instructional paraprofessional.
Here's a statement from Conroe ISD:
"We are incredibly saddened and disgusted by the actions of our former employee. This individual’s actions are not representative of our thousands of exceptional employees. As expressed in the message below from Oak Ridge High School Principal Shawn Almond, student safety is our top priority. We are committed to providing a safe learning environment for all students."
Here's the letter sent to parents from Principal Shawn Almond:
"I expect over the next few days you will see and hear news reports regarding our school. I wanted you to hear directly from me accurate information about what has happened. Kesean Carter, an instructional paraprofessional at our school, was arrested today by the Conroe ISD Police Department after an investigation initiated and led by the Conroe ISD Police Department. He was charged with sexual assault of a child.
"Mr. Carter was employed as a substitute in Conroe ISD from January 25, 2024, to May 24, 2024. He worked as an instructional paraprofessional at our school from August 21, 2024, until he was suspended on September 16, 2024, while the investigation was conducted by the Conroe ISD Police Department. He was fired on September 18, 2024.
"I want to assure you that Oak Ridge High School and Conroe ISD are committed to providing a safe learning environment for your children. The alleged actions of this individual do not reflect the professionalism and care exhibited by War Eagle staff who strive to provide our students with a quality education.
"If your child has any information related to this investigation, please contact the Conroe ISD Police Department at 936.709.8911."