April 4, 2008
To the Akins High School Community:
I need to advise you that an arrest warrant was issued today for one of our faculty members, Mr. Randy Arias, on charges of having an improper relationship with one of our students. As a result of the arrest warrant, Mr. Randy Arias was promptly placed on administrative leave, while AISD Police continue to investigate.
We have no reason to believe that Mr. Arias has had an improper relationship with any other Akins student.
The case is now pending with the Travis County District Attorney’s Office. Because the matter is now a criminal investigation, and because the student involved is a minor, there is not a great deal more information that I can provide at this time.
As always, I greatly appreciate your support of Akins High School. This is both a very serious and an embarrassing situation for Akins High School, but should not, in any way, reflect negatively on the hard work and dedication that our students and staff exhibit every day. The Akins’ student body and faculty are working hard to conclude this academic year on a rewarding, productive note.
Any time that I can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at 841-9900.
Sincerely,
Daniel Girard Principal, Akins High School
- From news story of the arrest of Randy Arias, 27, Spanish teacher at the South Austin campus. He is now on administrative leave during the investigation .Full Name: Ranulfo "Randy" Arias
NEW TWIST April 8 - The girl's mother accompanied Arias and the 17-year-old girl to apply for a Travis County marriage license Thursday.
He went to buy a marriage license with the teen and her mother just before police issued a warrant for his arrest, according to court documents. According to an affidavit, Arias' relationship the student began in early March 2008. The documents say he asked the teen out to the movies, and then took her back to his apartment where they had sex. They went out on several more Saturdays.
