El Paso Independent School District officials say they are looking into sexual assault allegations tied to a former employee at Don Haskins Pre-K through 8th School. The district confirms the staffer is no longer employed by EPISD and says the case is under active review, with administrators emphasizing that they are required to protect the privacy of everyone involved while the investigation plays out.
District statement and investigation
In a statement to CBS4 Local, EPISD said it “takes all reports and allegations of this nature seriously and follows established procedures while protecting the privacy of those involved.” Officials confirmed the individual at the center of the complaint is no longer with the district and reiterated that the investigation remains ongoing. Citing personnel privacy rules, EPISD declined to release additional information about the former employee and described the situation as a personnel matter.
Title IX process and district rules
District policy outlines a formal grievance process for sex based misconduct that designates a Title IX coordinator and spells out supportive measures and interim steps available to both complainants and respondents, according to El Paso ISD policy. Those procedures set a target window for wrapping up formal investigations and state that the coordinator will offer supportive measures intended to preserve a student or staff member’s access to education.
Federal guidance also stresses that schools must respond promptly and equitably to reports of sexual harassment or assault, even when police or other agencies are running a separate criminal investigation, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Local context
EPISD’s response to staff misconduct has been under a microscope in recent years. In one widely watched federal case, a former district employee was convicted and later sentenced to 30 years in prison for kidnapping and transportation for illegal sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico. In that case, the coverage surrounding it intensified public scrutiny of school safety measures, reporting procedures, and internal investigations across the borderland.
What parents can do
Parents who have concerns are encouraged to reach out to their campus administration or to EPISD’s Title IX office. Current district policy lists Rosa Ramos as the Title IX coordinator and provides contact details for that office. Families who believe a crime has occurred are advised to contact local law enforcement or call 911 in addition to notifying the district.
EPISD says it will continue to protect the privacy of those involved while the district’s process unfolds and while any outside investigations move forward. Under district rules, parties in a Title IX case can access supportive measures and have appeal rights built into the grievance process.
Legal note
Criminal cases are handled by law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, while schools must follow separate civil rights grievance procedures under Title IX. Federal guidance makes it clear that an ongoing police investigation does not remove a district’s responsibility to act under Title IX, and districts can impose interim measures, such as reassignment or administrative leave, while an internal review is in progress. Readers should watch for official updates from EPISD and any statements from law enforcement partners as this situation develops.
