Former Sanger ISD Police Officer Placed on Do Not Hire Registry
Summary
The Texas Education Agency announced on March 31, 2026, that Israel Demello, a former Sanger Independent School District police officer, has been formally placed on the Do Not Hire Registry. The action was taken under the authority of TEA's Office of Inspector General for Educator Misconduct. This designation permanently bars Demello from employment in Texas public schools.
“This action, taken under the authority of the TEA's Office of Inspector General for Educator Misconduct, permanently bars Demello from employment in Texas schools.”
What changed
The Texas Education Agency placed former Sanger ISD police officer Israel Demello on the Do Not Hire Registry, a permanent bar on employment in Texas public schools. This action was taken by TEA's Office of Inspector General for Educator Misconduct. The registry is a publicly searchable database maintained by TEA that allows school districts to verify whether a prospective employee has been barred from working in Texas schools.
School districts and other Texas education employers should check the Do Not Hire Registry during their hiring processes for police officers, security personnel, and other educators. Any district that becomes aware of an employee's placement on the registry may face scrutiny regarding their hiring practices and background screening procedures.
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Texas Education Agency Places Former Sanger ISD Police Officer on Do Not Hire Registry
March 31, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas – March 31, 2026 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced that Israel Demello, a former Sanger Independent School District police officer, has been formally placed on the Do Not Hire Registry. This action, taken under the authority of the TEA’s Office of Inspector General for Educator Misconduct, permanently bars Demello from employment in Texas schools.
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