MONTGOMERY, TX – With the investigation into the hazing assault involving Montgomery High School varsity football team players still ongoing in the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, yet another investigation has been initiated by the Montgomery ISD, but this time it involves employees of the District.

According to tips received from several teachers at Montgomery High School, the Vice Principal of Montgomery High School, Edward Lopez, is currently under investigation for sexual harassment of other teachers and employees in the school.

The Gazette reached out to Sonja Lopez, the District’s Communications Coordinator and HR Director, for information on the matter. Lopez would not directly answer calls or emails, but had a statement sent through the Communication Department main email account.

“Montgomery ISD’s legal counsel is currently conducting an investigation into allegations of employee misconduct that do not involve MISD students,” reads the statement. “Montgomery ISD takes allegations of employee misconduct very seriously and all investigations into such matters are conducted in accordance with law and Board policy. Out of respect for the privacy of the individuals involved and in order to maintain the integrity of the investigation, Montgomery ISD will not be releasing any further information about the pending investigation at this time.”

Sonja Lopez is also the wife of Edward Lopez, Vice Principal of Montgomery High School.