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Itasca ISD suspends superintendent with pay after sex sting arrest

While district leaders discussed Michael Stevens' employment in Itasca, Stevens himself prepared to appear before a Harris County judge.

ITASCA, Texas — Itasca ISD decided to suspend Superintendent Michael Stevens with pay after news broke of him being charged with online solicitation of a minor.

Members of the school board met in an executive session Monday morning to discuss Stevens' employment. Their decision was announced around 8:30 a.m. 

Stevens was arrested in a Harris County undercover sex sting last week. He's accused of allegedly messaging a person he thought was a 15-year-old girl, who was actually an undercover investigator. 

Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen said Stevens sent inappropriate photos and asked for images and videos in return. 

Keith Boles was elected to serve as interim superintendent for the district. His first day in his new role is on Tuesday, June 6.

"Mr. Boles previously served in the district in this capacity and is well known and respected by our community," the Itasca Board for Trustees released in a statement. 

"Last and more importantly, the Board is confident that based on all facts known to date, there are no connections between the allegations made against Mr. Stevens and students at Itasca ISD," the Board added. "Our students are safe and will continue to thrive and succeed with the dedicated attention and service brought by our outstanding parents and staff."

As of Monday morning, he remains behind bars in the Harris County Jail on a $100,000 dollar bond. Stevens has also been ordered to stay away from anyone under the age of 17. 

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