Overview
- Plano police arrested 64-year-old Paul Campbell on Wednesday, July 8, after detectives developed probable cause from interviews that followed a student outcry on July 4.
- Officers executed an arrest warrant when Campbell arrived for a meeting at the Plano ISD administration building and he was booked into the Plano City Jail on a continuous sexual abuse of a child charge.
- Police allege the abuse occurred during the 2025–26 school year and detectives are conducting further interviews to identify any other victims, including former students who are now adults.
- Plano ISD says it is cooperating with investigators, has taken personnel action under Chapter 21 of the Texas Education Code, reported the case to the TEA/State Board for Educator Certification, and called a special board meeting to consider termination.
- The district is limiting public details to protect the student and family, and police have urged anyone with information to contact the Plano Police Special Victims Unit tipline.