WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Across Central Texas there have been several cases of inappropriate teacher conduct with students, in just the last few months.

Just a few instances of recent teacher misconduct include a Waco High School aide being charged for inappropriate messages to a student, a Valley Mills ISD teacher charged with sexual assault of a child, and a former Belton high teacher charged for invasive recoding of minors and child porn.

It’s a seemingly growing issue, so what are districts doing to help prevent it? Salado ISD Superintendent Doctor Michael Novotny says it starts with state mandated training.

“There are multiple trainings that we’re required to provide to all of our employees regarding this, including sexual misconduct between staff and students,” he said.

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