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Itasca ISD board takes no further action over superintendent, remains suspended with pay

Michael Stevens, 47, was arrested in Houston in early June during an undercover sex sting involving an "underage girl."

ITASCA, Texas — Members of the Itasca ISD school board were scheduled to meet Tuesday night to decide whether or not they should fire Superintendent Michael Stevens.

During the meeting, the district ultimately decided to take no further action on the matter and stated that Stevens will remain suspended with pay, but they did remove his ability to participate in authorizing any payments for the district. 

Stevens, 47, was arrested in Houston in early June during an undercover sex sting involving an "underage girl." He was charged for online solicitation of a minor.

Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen said Stevens sent naked photos of himself to a "15-year-old girl" who was really an undercover officer. He also reportedly requested naked photos and videos of "her."

READ MORE: Graphic details released of school superintendent's conversations with '15-year-old Houston girl' before arrest 

As of Tuesday, the Texas Education Agency officially received a report from Itasca ISD regarding Stevens. His Texas Education Certificate was flagged as "under investigation."

Last week, the board suspended him with pay. He remains in the Harris County Jail on a $100,000 bond.

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