Remember this guy?

The Chronicle notes today a case at Reagan High School, where Principal Robert Pambello flew the Mexican flag along with the U.S. and Texas flags on the school's flagpole yesterday. Pambello was ordered to remove the Mexican flag because HISD said "it is not appropriate to permit use of school district flagpoles for the purpose of flying flags representing other countries."

Well, it seems that he has quit his job at Reagan High School -- but over a completely different issue.

The Reagan High School principal who was disciplined in March for flying a Mexican flag on campus has resigned amid allegations that he sexually harassed a teacher.

Citing personal reasons, Principal Robert Pambello left his post at the 1,700-student campus April 22. He's using accumulated leave until his resignation takes effect July 18.

"I am leaving the district for personal reasons and to pursue other opportunities," Pambello said in a letter to Superintendent Abelardo Saavedra. "I appreciate the support and coaching you have personally provided me with during my time as an employee with HISD."

Pambello could not be reached for comment Wednesday.

According to Houston Independent School District spokesman Terry Abbott, an investigation completed April 19 by the district's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity office confirmed an allegation of sexual harassment.

"He was accused by a teacher of transmitting an offensive image by e-mail," Abbott said.

Sounds like it was a needed change -- this man clearly has serious questions surrounding his judgement.

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