Reporting Educator Misconduct
All employees and agents of a public school district, charter school, or private school have an obligation and legal responsiblitity to report misconduct by instructional personnel and school administrations which affects the health saftey and welfare of a student. Failure to report misconduct may resut in penalties up to termination of employment and revocation of educator’s certificate.
Be a LEADER
If someone tells you about misconduct:
LISTEN . . . EVALUATE . . . ACT IMMEDIATELY
DOCUMENT . . . ENCOURAGE . . . REPORT
Reason To Report:
Obscene language
Drug and alcohol use
Disparaging comments
Prejudice or bigotry
Sexual innuendo
Cheating
Testing violations
Physical aggresion
Accept or offer favors
Report educator misconduct to:
Eddie Speir, Superintendent
(941) 795-5466 (LION)