Overview
- Paul Campbell, a 64‑year‑old longtime Brinker Elementary teacher, was arrested on July 8 and now faces one count of continuous sexual abuse and three counts of indecency with a child while held on a $2.5 million bond.
- Trustees voted unanimously Thursday night to send Principal Jennifer King a termination and nonrenewal notice after nearly two hours in closed session, beginning the formal process to end her employment.
- Parents filed a July 30 civil lawsuit in Collin County that names Campbell, Plano ISD and King and alleges King received prior warnings about Campbell, failed to report the concerns to law enforcement or state education agencies, and denied a parent’s transfer request.
- Investigators say several students came forward after the first report and police obtained additional warrants, and the Texas Education Agency has suspended Campbell’s teaching certificate and added him to its Do Not Hire registry.
- Plano ISD says it is cooperating with police but will not discuss personnel or pending litigation, the criminal case and civil suit are both active, and the board’s employment action does not determine legal guilt.