Employee Misconduct and Abuse: A Pathway Forward
For months, Parents Care has been advocating for comprehensive reforms to protect our children, including:
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Transparent Communication and Reporting Protocols: The district must commit to clear and open communication with parents and the community, especially regarding misconduct reporting.
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Immediate Removal of Suspected Individuals: Any adult suspected of inappropriate behavior must be removed from positions that give them access to students without delay.
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Comprehensive Employment Vetting: Current background checks are insufficient. The district must conduct thorough reviews of the full employment history of all staff with unsupervised access to children.
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End the Cycle of Abuse: The district must adopt a zero-tolerance policy for adults found to have engaged in misconduct, ensuring they are never allowed to "pass the trash" to another district.
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Independent Third-Party Investigation: The district must hire an independent investigator to assess current policies and practices, identify gaps, and recommend necessary reforms.
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Accountability in Human Resources: The repeated failures in hiring practices indicate a deep-rooted problem in the district’s HR department. Those responsible must be held accountable to prevent further risks to our children.
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Collaboration, Not Opposition: The district administration and school board have consistently labeled Parents Care as an "opposition group" and refused to engage with us. This must change. Our sole mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of our students, and the district should work with us, not against us.