KCBD Investigates: Seagraves ISD superintendent placed on administrative leave as FBI conducts investigation

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Seagraves ISD has confirmed that Superintendent Joshua Goen is on paid administrative leave as a multi-agency investigation is underway.

The district’s high school principal, Daylan Sellers, is acting as the interim superintendent.

Sellers said on November 22, law enforcement notified the district they were investigating Goen.

Sellers said the school board held an emergency meeting that day and due to the seriousness of the allegations, voted to place Goen on paid administrative leave.

Sellers said the district is cooperating fully in the investigation.

The FBI confirmed it is working with a number of local law enforcement agencies regarding an investigation at Seagraves ISD, but could not elaborate on the allegations.

Seagraves Police Chief Romeo Guerrero confirmed the police department and the Gaines County Sheriff’s Office are assisting the FBI, but said he could not provide details at this time.

Guerrero said no arrests have been made.