CVUSD teacher remains on leave, claims of misuse of funds “unfounded”

Continuing coverage on an investigation into Coachella Valley Unified School District teacher, Carissa Carrera.

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department had announced its investigation discovered allegations of misuse of funds to be "unfounded," but Carrera remains on leave

Dr. Frances Esparza, CVUSD superintendent, says Carrera will remain on administrative leave "until the case is closed and the findings are shared with the school district."

As of Dec. 10, Esparza says that information has not been shared.

"No, I have not received any documentation or report from the investigating entity or the detective. We are continuing to wait patiently on receiving information on this case."

Dr. Frances Esparza, CVUSD superintendent

Carrera's attorney, Megan Beaman Jacinto, responded to the statement:

“If the district is claiming to not have the report or the conclusion of the sheriff’s department, I wouldn’t know how to explain that. Ms. Carrera was able to obtain the findings of the final report within days of its conclusion… As the reporting party of this false charge, I imagine they would have a right and also have open communication with the sheriff’s department to obtain their own copy.”

Megan Beaman Jacinto, attorney for Ms. Carrera

The Sheriff's Department says investigators still have debriefs scheduled with all parties involved.

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