Former Galena Park ISD employee charged with indecency with a child
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A former Galena Park ISD employee is in custody after being accused of sexual misconduct involving a child.
Former school employee accused of misconduct
What we know:
Michael Lynn Jackson Jr., 35, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with Indecency with a Child. He was booked into the Harris County Jail.
Jackson faces a single second-degree felony count of Indecency with a Child by sexual contact. His bond has been set at $65,000.
According to court records, Jackson was a Special Education Aide at North Shore High School for over one year. He resigned from his position in late July.
Michael Lynn Jackson Jr.
The alleged assault was reported in early June by the family of a teen on the step team that Jackson was coaching. Records say the teen "looked to him as a mentor."
The teen and their friends reportedly drove to Jackson's apartment before step practice, which was set to happen in a field across the street from the apartment. According to court documents, the teen was lying on Jackson's bed when he laid next to them, asked the teen "inappropriate questions," then assaulted them.
The teen reported the incident to his family later that day. The family then confronted Jackson about the alleged incident over the phone, to which Jackson reportedly claimed the teen had "'taken it the wrong way.'" Records say Jackson told the family he would call back, but they never heard from him again.
He initially agreed to meet with a detective to give a statement, but he allegedly sent an email stating he was too busy with work.
The detective also notes that Jackson reportedly moved out of his apartment in July without notifying management.
What we don't know:
It's not clear if the step team is tied to Galena Park ISD.
It's also not clear how Jackson was brought into custody.
Galena Park ISD statement
What they're saying:
"Galena Park ISD was notified on September 9, 2026, by the Harris County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office of the arrest of a former employee. The individual's resignation was accepted by the District on June 27, 2026.
Because this is an ongoing investigation, we are unable to comment further on this matter. The District is fully cooperating with Harris County officials. The safety and well-being of our students remains our highest priority."
The Source: Galena Park ISD and records from the Harris County District Clerk's Office