Klein ISD substitute fired for 'viewing inappropriate material' in class

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A substitute teacher at Klein Oak High School was fired Friday after the school said he was caught "viewing inappropriate material on a personal device during class."'

Kenneth Hartley, 81, was charged with displaying harmful material to a minor. It's a Class A misdemeanor that carries a possible one-year jail sentence.

Court documents accuse Hartley of "intentionally" displaying a video showing people engaged in "deviant sexual intercourse."

According to the district, students reported the situation to school administrators, and the substitute was immediately removed from the classroom.

The district said the teacher, who records show has been certified since 1966, will never be allowed to work at Klein ISD again.

Hartley was released from jail on a $100 bond.

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