Teacher on Leave for Alleged Texts

TATUM — A Tatum Independent School District teacher has been placed on administrative leave after it was reported the teacher sent inappropriate text messages to a student. According to Drenon Fite, Jr., Director of Human Resources and Community Relations for Tatum ISD, the teacher is alleged to have used electronic media off-campus to contact a student with improper messages and was placed on leave Thursday. The district has launched an investigation into what exactly went on, if anything, between the high school teacher and the student. School officials tell KETK, “Many teachers use their personal cell phones to communicate with students and it’s up to the teachers to use good judgment in what they do and do not send or engage in. So, we are investigating the matter.”