Former Substitute Teacher Accused Of Sexual Contact With Student

STAMFORD, CT — A former substitute teacher within the Stamford Public Schools system is being accused of sexual contact with a student, according to the Stamford Advocate and a civil lawsuit filed against the teacher.

The Advocate reported that the complainant, identified only as "Jane Doe," claimed that substitute teacher Reuel Camacho engaged in sexual conduct with her while she was a student at Westhill High School in 2016, and that he also gave her drugs and alcohol.

According to payroll records, Camacho, who is listed in the lawsuit as having been a part of the school district's music program, became an official employee of Stamford Public Schools in December 2017, the Advocate said. He subbed at several schools throughout the city until August 2019, and currently works in the Waterbury Public Schools system.

The lawsuit says the incident happened because of the "negligence and carelessness" of city employees, according to the Advocate, and that the city didn't appropriately train Camacho.

The Advocate also reported that the lawsuit claims Camacho behaved inappropriately with other students, but doesn't mention in what way.

The complainant is seeking greater than $15,000 for damages done, the Advocate said.

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