A staff member at Forney High School has been put on administrative leave pending an investigation following allegations of unwanted contact with a student. The district released a statement confirming that a report was filed regarding the incident, prompting swift action.
The Forney ISD police are now conducting an investigation into the matter. While the district did not disclose the identity of the staff member, inForney.com has reported that it is Softball Coach Pat Eitel.
The Forney High School softball team, currently ranked number one in 5A, is in the midst of playoffs, with high hopes for the state championship.