A former employee of Rockdale Independent School District in Texas surrendered to authorities for two charges related to an improper relationship with a student. Identified as Shawnee Despain, she resigned from her position after the district took immediate action upon learning of the allegations. Rockdale ISD will fully cooperate with the ongoing investigation. Erica Pauda reported
Former Rockdale Independent School District Employee Surrenders to Authorities for Inappropriate Relationship with Student
ROCKDALE, Texas (KXAN) — Shawnee Despain, a former employee at Rockdale Independent School District (RISD), turned herself in to law enforcement officials on Tuesday. Despain is facing two charges related to an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to a news release from RISD.
Despain resigned from her position within the district on September 27, following allegations that came to the attention of RISD on September 21. The district promptly took immediate and decisive action upon learning of the allegations.
Dr. Denise Monzingo, Superintendent of RISD, emphasized the seriousness of the allegations against Despain in the news release, stating that they constitute a grave violation of the district’s policies and code of conduct.
RISD is fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation by law enforcement authorities and has decided not to disclose any further details of the case at this time.
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