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New legislation in effect as ofJuly 2012School districts are required to report every
instance of disciplinary action in three areas:
Inappropriate relationship with a studentFalsifying informationConverting public property to personal use
Who may file a complaint?Parent of child involved in situation
Executive Director of BoEE
Administrator
Fellow teacher
School Board Member
Complaint Process Overview
TYPES OF SANCTIONS
Letter of Reprimand (LOR): Permanently on file, educator continues to practice
Suspension: Prohibited from practicing for a defined period of time, usually with requirements for additional training
Revocation: Permanent loss of license with no opportunity for reapplying
Professional PracticesWhat the board must consider when
reviewing criminal history?Nature and seriousness of the crimeTime elapsedDegree of rehabilitationLikelihood of reoccurrenceNumber of abuses
Physical abuse, sexual abuse, any other child abuse, conviction of crime
Violations of Standard ICriminal convictions
Sexual involvement with students
Sexual exploitation of students
Child/Student abuse
Being on school premises or school sponsored activity involving students while under the
influence
Violations of Standard IIUse on school groundExtra-curricularSummer/field trips
Falsifying or deliberately misrepresenting or omitting material information regarding practitioner’s
credentials or the evaluation of students
Violations of Standard IIIFalsifying applicationFalsifying transcriptsFalsifying licenseFalsifying on-line renewalAltering test score/questions etc.Signing IEP’s
Failing to use time or funds granted for the purpose for which they were intended
(ie. Personal internet use)
Violations of Standard IVDistrict computer
E-mailBlogging/surfing/FacebookPurchases
District supplies/materialsMonies
Clubs/clinics/lessons
Violations of contractual obligation
Violations of Standard VBreaking contract
Holding two contracts
Teaching outside of licensed content or expired license
Failing to make reasonable effort to protect the health and safety of the student or
creating conditions harmful
Violations of Standard VIDiscriminationBullying/Cyber-bullying
(Big parental complaint area)
Example Investigation - Discussion
Investigation ReportComplaint Form
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