TEXARKANA, Texas — Pleasant Grove ISD has removed a high school employee from campus following his arrest in a case involving allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to district officials.
The district says it received an anonymous report on Monday, April 27, and immediately opened an internal investigation. PGISD also notified the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, the Texarkana Texas Police Department, and the Texas Education Agency.
In a statement, the district emphasized that “the safety and well‑being of our students is our highest priority” and said the employee will not return to campus.
The Texas Department of Public Safety identified the employee as 63‑year‑old Jeffrey Parker of Queen City, a special education teacher. Parker is charged with:
- Continuous sexual abuse of a disabled person
- Three counts of improper relationship between an educator and a student
Authorities say Parker will be transferred to the Bi‑State Jail at a later date. The investigation remains ongoing.
TexarkanaOnline will provide updates as more information becomes available.