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Frisco elementary school teacher arrested for 'invasive visual recording,' according to police

front of modern school administration building
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Frisco ISD's administration building. For more than a decade this district was the fastest growing school district in Texas and often led the nation

A Frisco elementary school teacher was arrested and is now under investigation for alleged misconduct involving inappropriate video recordings.

the arrest of 48-year-old Michael Cheek, who is now facing a charge of invasive visual recording — a state felony with a maximum sentence of two years jail and up to a $10,000 fine. Cheek worked at Billy Gene Phillips Elementary School where he taught third grade.

Cheek was immediately placed on administrative leave and is not allowed on FISD property, the district said in a release. FISD also says the district is working closely with Frisco Police.

FISD did not clarify if any minors were involved.

"The District takes allegations of this nature very seriously," read the statement. "We know that families entrust us with their children every day, and any violation of that trust is unacceptable. When allegations of this nature arise, we move swiftly to protect our students and support law enforcement."

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela is ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº's breaking news reporter. Got a tip? Email Emmanuel at erivas@kera.org.

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Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela joins ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº from El Paso, Texas where he graduated as a first-generation immigrant from the University of Texas at El Paso. Prior to joining ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº, Emmanuel worked at KFOX/KDBC El Paso, El Paso Matters and ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº as an intern. Outside of work, Emmanuel enjoys collecting physical media like movies, music and comics.