June 24, 2014
Status:
Receive the Administrative Complaint submitted by the Superintendent to immediately suspend without pay Jane Ruffolo pending the termination of Ms. Ruffolo?s Professional Service Contract.
Ms. Jane Ruffolo, a Professional Service Contract teacher, is being recommended for suspension without pay pending termination of employment in accordance with Florida Statutes 1001.51, 1012.27(5), 1012.33, and 1012.34. Performance concerns began in 2010 as an educator at Cresthaven Elementary School. Ms. Ruffolo had considerable parent complaints and issues raised regarding her professionalism and behavior. In the 2012-2013 school year, Ms. Ruffolo was placed in a Cycle of Assistance to provide support prior to proceeding to a Professional Development Plan (PDP). Ms. Ruffolo?s student achievement data indicated concerns about her instruction. Ms. Ruffolo falsified her students? Florida Assessments for Instruction in Reading (FAIR) data resulting in a three day suspension. Ms. Ruffolo received an overall Needs Improvement evaluation for the 2012-2013 school year.
In 2013-2014, Ms. Ruffolo was placed on a ninety (90) day probationary period to formally assess and evaluate her performance in compliance with The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Broward Teachers Union Collective Bargaining Agreement. Ms. Ruffolo was placed on a Professional Development Plan (PDP) and refused to participate in constructive discussion to improve her performance and unsuccessfully completed her PDP. Ms. Ruffolo failed to improve and earned an unsatisfactory Instructional Practice performance rating on the Broward Instructional Development and Growth Evaluation System (BrIDGES).
The cadre attorney prepared the Administrative Complaint, and notice was sent to the employee that a recommendation for suspension without pay and termination of employment would be presented to the School Board on June 24, 2014.
There is no financial impact to the District.
Requested Action
Receive the Administrative Complaint submitted by the Superintendent to immediately suspend without pay Jane Ruffolo pending the termination of Ms. Ruffolo?s Professional Service Contract.
Summary
Ms. Jane Ruffolo, a Professional Service Contract teacher, is being recommended for suspension without pay pending termination of employment in accordance with Florida Statutes 1001.51, 1012.27(5), 1012.33, and 1012.34. Performance concerns began in 2010 as an educator at Cresthaven Elementary School. Ms. Ruffolo had considerable parent complaints and issues raised regarding her professionalism and behavior. In the 2012-2013 school year, Ms. Ruffolo was placed in a Cycle of Assistance to provide support prior to proceeding to a Professional Development Plan (PDP). Ms. Ruffolo?s student achievement data indicated concerns about her instruction. Ms. Ruffolo falsified her students? Florida Assessments for Instruction in Reading (FAIR) data resulting in a three day suspension. Ms. Ruffolo received an overall Needs Improvement evaluation for the 2012-2013 school year.
In 2013-2014, Ms. Ruffolo was placed on a ninety (90) day probationary period to formally assess and evaluate her performance in compliance with The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Broward Teachers Union Collective Bargaining Agreement. Ms. Ruffolo was placed on a Professional Development Plan (PDP) and refused to participate in constructive discussion to improve her performance and unsuccessfully completed her PDP. Ms. Ruffolo failed to improve and earned an unsatisfactory Instructional Practice performance rating on the Broward Instructional Development and Growth Evaluation System (BrIDGES).
The cadre attorney prepared the Administrative Complaint, and notice was sent to the employee that a recommendation for suspension without pay and termination of employment would be presented to the School Board on June 24, 2014.
School Board Goals
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Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the District.
Source of Additional Information
Elisa Calabrese 754 321-5044
Associated File Attachments
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Letter dated June 6, 2014 to Jane Ruffolo from the Superintendent (Files) | |
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Administrative_Complaint_Jane_Ruffolo (Files) | |
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Executed ARF (Files) |