Another Texas high school coach is under investigation for alleged misconduct involving students.
Jesus Javier Sanchez-Ontiveros, 39, is a science teacher and head golf coach at North Side High School in the Fort Worth Independent School District. He also coaches football.
Fort Worth ISD trustees unanimously voted to terminate Sanchez-Ontiveros’ contract “for good cause” during an October 13 school board meeting. The coach’s name was not listed on the meeting agenda, and trustees did not publicly discuss details of the cause for his proposed termination.
According to a report by Watchkeep, Coach Sanchez was placed on administrative leave in August over allegations that he groomed female students and misappropriated school-related funds to buy gifts for the girls.
The trustees’ vote initiated the process of terminating the coach’s contract, authorizing the district to send him a notice of proposed termination. Under Texas law, Sanchez-Ontiveros has 15 days after receiving the notice to appeal the board’s decision and ask the Texas Education Agency for an administrative hearing to review the case. If he doesn’t appeal, then trustees will take a final vote to fire the coach.
The district’s communications department confirmed to Texas Scorecard that Sanchez-Ontiveros “remains an employee of the District on administrative leave” but “has no access to District facilities or District students.”
North Side parents say they have not received any communications from the school about the coach’s leave or termination. Principal Manuel De La Cruz has not responded to a request for information regarding parental notifications.
Online records show Sanchez-Ontiveros has been a teacher in Fort Worth ISD since 2018. He has served as head golf coach for the past five years.
Sanchez-Ontiveros has held a Texas teaching certificate for science since 2013. His certification is currently under review by the Texas Education Agency. He is also listed in the state’s Do Not Hire Registry as “under investigation.”
The TEA can pursue administrative sanctions against a teacher’s professional credentials for violations of the Texas Educators’ Code of Ethics. Any allegations of criminal misconduct involving students would have to be referred to an outside law enforcement agency.
The TEA is currently investigating thousands of educator misconduct complaints. Overall misconduct reports tripled in 2026 compared to 2025.
