La Vernia ISD superintendent resigns in wake of sex assault scandal in district

The superintendent of La Vernia ISD, Dr. Jose Moreno, has resigned following a Thursday night school board meeting.

Cynthia Buerkle, the president of the La Vernia ISD Board of Trustees, confirmed Moreno's resignation in an email Friday morning.

A joint statement from the school board and Moreno says the former superintendent will "serve the district in a different capacity" and "other interests."

"In light of the foregoing on behalf of the entire district, the Board of Trustees expresses its sincere appreciation to Dr. Moreno for his efforts and leadership while serving as Superintendent of this great school district and its wonderful students, parents and administrators."

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