LEANDER, Texas — Leander ISD said it placed a Rouse High School teacher on administrative leave after getting reports about an inappropriate relationship with a student.
In a letter to parents, Principal Vincent Hawkins didn't name the teacher but said the district got that report on Friday and put the teacher on leave the same day.
In an update on Tuesday, Feb. 27, Leander ISD confirmed the teacher is Brandon Matthew Hopp. He is charged with sexual assault of a child.
Both Leander police and Leander ISD police are investigating.
Hawkins said because of the police investigation, the school district is unable to provide more details.
“We hold our staff to high standards of conduct and accountability,” Hawkins said in the letter to parents.