NEISD Culinary Arts Teacher Resigns Amid Inappropriate Comment Probe

District reported incident to authorities after investigation into teacher's alleged remarks to female student

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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A culinary arts teacher in the North East Independent School District (NEISD) in San Antonio, Texas has resigned following an investigation into allegations that he made an inappropriate comment to a female student and exhibited concerning behavior when upset with other students in his classes.

Why it matters

This incident raises concerns about student safety and the need for school districts to thoroughly investigate any allegations of inappropriate conduct by teachers, as well as the importance of reporting such incidents to the proper authorities.

The details

David Terrazas, who taught at Lee and MacArthur high schools in the NEISD, resigned after the district investigated claims that he made an inappropriate comment to a female student. The district also looked into reports of Terrazas exhibiting concerning behavior when he became upset with other students in his classes.

  • The incident was reported to NEISD in February 2026.

The players

David Terrazas

A former culinary arts teacher at Lee and MacArthur high schools in the North East Independent School District.

North East Independent School District (NEISD)

The school district in San Antonio, Texas that employed David Terrazas and investigated the allegations against him.

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What’s next

NEISD reported the incident to the Texas Education Agency, San Antonio police, and Child Protective Services as required.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of school districts thoroughly investigating any allegations of inappropriate conduct by teachers and taking swift action to protect student safety, as well as the need for clear reporting protocols to relevant authorities when such incidents occur.