Michael will begin working as a consultant for a local nonprofit organization Jan. 10, according to district information.
The background
Michael has served as the LTISD's first police chief since joining the district in 2018. During his tenure, he led the district in implementing student ID badges and introduced standard response protocols across LTISD’s 11 campuses.
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This fall, LTISD responded to nine noncredible threats over 15 school days at several campuses. This accompanied a surge of school threats across the Austin area that resulted in multiple students being arrested and charged with felonies.
LTISD is planning to install panic buttons on staff members’ badges by February in accordance with Senate Bill 838, said Marco Alvarado, executive director of communications and community relations. SB 838, also known as Alyssa’s Law, requires districts to have silent panic alert devices in every classroom.
Last school year, the district hired additional police officers to meet the requirements of House Bill 3. The new state mandate has required districts to have an armed security guard at every campus since Sept. 1, 2023.
Also of note
Michael’s resignation was announced through a letter from Superintendent Paul Norton posted to the district’s website Dec. 17.
At a special-called meeting that evening, the board of trustees voted to place Norton on a paid administrative leave and launch an investigation following allegations of misconduct.
The board appointed Pam Sanchez, LTISD assistant superintendent for business services, as acting superintendent.
