PSJA High head baseball coach Marco Guajardo will be reinstated to his position after being placed on administrative leave while PSJA ISD conducted an investigation into an offense report submitted to the PSJA ISD Police Department regarding Guajardo.
Based one the findings of the investigation, PSJA Administration decided to reinstate Guajardo effective Monday, Jan. 9.
PSJA Administration issued the following statement to The Monitor:
“The PSJA ISD Police Department received an offense report regarding the PSJA Bears Head Baseball Coach and immediately initiated an investigation with the assistance of District Officials. As part of that process, the Head Baseball Coach was placed on administrative leave while the investigation was being conducted.
“The complaint was thoroughly investigated. The Administration, based on the findings of the investigation, decided to reinstate the Head Baseball Coach effective Monday, January 9, 2023. The complainant, at her request, was transferred to a new position.
“The Board of Trustees are not a part of this process and do not make any decisions regarding investigations such as this one.
“PSJA ISD encourages students, parents, and staff to immediately alert administrators or law enforcement officials of any improper situations they may witness or learn about that impact the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
“The safety of our students and staff is our top priority.”
The 2023 baseball season is set to begin with the first day of practice Jan. 20. Games are scheduled to begin Feb. 20.
PSJA High baseball finished the 2022 season with a 28-5-1 overall record and won the District 31-6A championship with a 15-1 record. The Bears advanced to the area round of the playoffs after defeating Harlingen High in Round 1.
