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Dilley ISD hires former Edgewood ISD Superintendent accused of sexual harassment

Dr. Emilio Castro resigned as Edgewood ISD Superintendent following accusations of sexual harassment in 2018.
Edgewood ISD Superintendent Dr. Emilio Castro

SAN ANTONIO — Former Edgewood Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Emilio Castro has been hired to be the new superintendent for Dilley ISD.

Castro resigned from Edgewood in 2018 shortly after sexual harassment allegations were made against him.

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Dilley ISD legal counsel Benjamin Castillo performed the search for a superintendent and said that the board was aware of the allegations against Castro.

He said that over 35 people applied for the job and the board interviewed more than ten candidates. They named Dr. Castro a lone finalist on July 13.

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