FLORIDA STATUTES AND RULES
Florida Statutes s. 1006.061 states all employees and agents of the school board, charter schools and private schools that accept scholarship students, have an obligation to report misconduct by an instructional personnel member or school administrator
Florida Statutes s. 1012.33 outlines disciplinary procedures regarding district employment contracts with instructional personnel staff, supervisors and school principals
Florida Statutes s. 1012.795 provides the Education Practices Commission the authority to issue disciplinary action against an individual’s Florida Educator certificate
Florida Statutes s. 1012.01 defines public school instruction personnel, administrative personnel, school volunteers, education support employees and managers
State Board of Education Rule 6B-1.001 defines the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida
State Board of Education Rule 6B-1.006 defines the Principals of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida
HOW TO REPORT MISCONDUCT
- Report allegations or suspicion of misconduct by an instructional personnel member to your school administrator or district contact
- Report allegations or suspicion of misconduct by your school administrator to you district contact
- Document the activities or details of the event
- Secure evidence (if applicable)
WHO SHOULD REPORT MISCONDUCT?
All employees and agents of a district school board, charter school or private school have a duty to report misconduct.
If you are aware of or observe misconduct REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY TO:
DR. JENNIFER PORTER SMITH
PHONE: (407) 245-8767
WHO SHOULD YOU REPORT?
- Classroom teachers
- Paraprofessionals
- Substitute teachers
- Librarians, guidance counselors and social workers
- Career specialists and school psychologists
- Principals, Assistant Principals and Deans
If someone tells you about misconduct, be a LEADER:
- Listen
- Evaluate
- Act immediately
- Document
- Encourage
- Report
FAILURE TO REPORT MISCONDUCT
Possible penalties for instructional personnel or site administrators who fail to report misconduct may include:
- Written Reprimand
- Suspension with or without pay
- Termination of employment
- Discipline / Sanctions on an educator’s certificate