The School Board of Broward County, Florida Created : November 03, 2013 at 08:47 PM	Meeting: Regular School Board Meeting :  I. Office of the Superintendent
I-4. Petition For Formal Proceedings (GJ) (C)   November 05, 2013 Status:
Quick Summary / Abstract Receive the Petition for Formal Proceedings submitted by the Superintendent in reference to this teacher and that teacher be suspended without pay for five (5) days, subject to the teacher's appeal rights. The teacher, G.J., falsified students' records, failed to follow directives, and displayed insubordination.  Due to the severity of the infractions, a five (5) day unpaid suspension is recommended. The cadre attorney prepared the Petition for Formal proceedings and notice was sent to the employee that a recommendation for a five (5) day suspension without pay would be presented to the School Board on November 5, 2013. The teacher has the right to request a hearing with the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) within 21 calendar days of the School Board action to appeal this disciplinary action. There is no financial impact to the School District. Requested Action Receive the Petition for Formal Proceedings submitted by the Superintendent in reference to this teacher and that teacher be suspended without pay for five (5) days, subject to the teacher's appeal rights. Summary The teacher, G.J., falsified students' records, failed to follow directives, and displayed insubordination.  Due to the severity of the infractions, a five (5) day unpaid suspension is recommended. The cadre attorney prepared the Petition for Formal proceedings and notice was sent to the employee that a recommendation for a five (5) day suspension without pay would be presented to the School Board on November 5, 2013. The teacher has the right to request a hearing with the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) within 21 calendar days of the School Board action to appeal this disciplinary action. School Board Goals Goal 1: High Quality Instruction Goal 2: Continuous Improvement Financial Impact There is no financial impact to the School District. Source of Additional Information Dorothy Davis 754 321-2140 Superintendent Runcie 754 321-2600 Associated File Attachments Letter from Superintendent (Files)   Petition For Formal Proceedings (Files)