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Redondo Beach Unified Response To Request For Misconduct Records

This is the response from the Redondo Beach Unified School District on April 18, 2012 to a public records request from the Daily Breeze for personnel misconduct files. The Daily Breeze has sent a follow-up request asking for more information on the incidents. In the meantime, names and social security numbers of the teachers involved have been redacted.

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Redondo Beach Unified Response To Request For Misconduct Records

This is the response from the Redondo Beach Unified School District on April 18, 2012 to a public records request from the Daily Breeze for personnel misconduct files. The Daily Breeze has sent a follow-up request asking for more information on the incidents. In the meantime, names and social security numbers of the teachers involved have been redacted.

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Redondo Beach USD


Dismissal

I 4000 I AR 4117.4 Personnel

Permanent Employees Permanent employees shall not be dismissed from their position except when cause for dismissal can be shown. Cause and procedures for dismissal are defined by provisions of Education Code 44932 et seq. (cf. 4116 - Probationary/Permanent Status) Probationary Employees During the school year, certificated probationary employees may be dismissed for causes specified in Education Code 44932 or for unsatisfactory performance determined pursuant to Education Code 44660-44665. Procedures and time limits for such action shall be those set forth in Education Code 44948.3. (cf. 4115 - Evaluation/Supervision) At the end of the school year, the Board of Education may decide not to rehire probationary employees without a statement of reasons, giving notice in accordance with Education Code 44929.21. (cf. 4117.6 - Decision Not to Rehire) Legal References: EDUCATION CODE 44660-44665 Evaluation and assessment of performance 44842 Automatic declining of employment 44918 Substitute or temporary employee; reemployment rights 44929.21 Districts with 250 ADA or more; notice of reelection decision. 44929.23 Districts with daily attendance less than 250 44932-44947 Suspension and/or dismissal of permanent employees 44948 Dismissal or suspension of probationary employees during school year 44948.2 Election to use provisions of Education Code 44948.3 44948.3 Dismissal of probationary employees (over 250 ADA) 44948.5 Dismissal of probationary employees (under 250 ADA)

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44949 Cause, notice and right to hearing for dismissal of probationary employee 44953 Dismissal of substitute employees 44955 Reduction in number of permanent employees GOVERNMENT CODE 3543.2 Scope of representation (re duty of district to meet and negotiate regarding causes and procedures for discipline less than dismissal) Regulation REDONDO BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT approved: July 6, 1993 Redondo Beach, California revised: February 7, 1994 revised: May 22, 2007

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Redondo Beach USD

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4119.21 Personnel

Professional Standards
The Board of Education expects district employees to maintain the highest ethical standards, exhibit professional behavior, follow district policies and regulations, and abide by state and federal laws. Employee conduct should enhance the integrity of the district and advance the goals of the district's educational programs. Each employee should make a commitment to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill his/her responsibilities and should focus on his/her contribution to the learning and achievement of district students. (cf. 0200 - Goals for the School District) (cf. 4112.2 - Certification) (cf. 4119.1/4219.1/4319.1 - Civil and Legal Rights) (cf. 4131 - Staff Development) (cf. 4231 - Staff Development) (cf. 4331 - Staff Development) The Board encourages district employees to accept as guiding principles the professional standards and codes of ethics adopted by educational or professional associations to which they may belong. (cf. 2111 - Superintendent Governance Standards) (cf. 9005 - Governance Standards) Staff Conduct with Students The Board expects all employees to exercise good judgment and maintain professional standards and boundaries when interacting with students both on and off school property. Inappropriate employee conduct shall include, but not be limited to, engaging in harassing or discriminatory behavior; engaging in inappropriate socialization or fraternization with a student; soliciting, encouraging, or establishing an inappropriate written, verbal, or physical relationship with a student; furnishing tobacco, alcohol, or other illegal or unauthorized substances to a student; or engaging in child abuse. (cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities) (cf. 4040 - Employee Use of Technology) (cf. 5131 - Conduct) (cf. 6163.4 - Student Use of Technology) An employee who observes or has evidence of inappropriate conduct between another employee and a student shall immediately report such conduct to the principal or Superintendent or designee. An employee who has knowledge of or suspects child abuse shall file a report pursuant to the district's child abuse reporting procedures as detailed in AR 5141.4 - Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting.

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(cf. 5141.4 - Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting) Any employee who is found to have engaged in inappropriate conduct with a student in violation of the law or this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action. (cf. 4118 - Suspension/Disciplinary Action) (cf. 4218 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action) Legal Reference: EDUCAT10N CODE 200-262.4 Prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sex PENAL CODE 11164-11174.4 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5 80331-80338 Rules of conduct for professional educators Management Resources: COUNCIL OF CHIEF STATE SCHOOL OFFICERS PUBLlCATIONS Standards for School Leaders, 1996 NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOC1ATION PUBLlCATIONS Code of Ethics of the Education Profession, 1975 WEB SITES CSBA: http://www.csba.org Association of California School Administrators: http://www.acsa.org California Department of Education: http://www.cde.ca.gov California Federation of Teachers: http://www.cft.org California School Employees Association: http://www.csea.com California Teachers Association: http://www.cta.org Commission on Teacher Credentialing: http://www.ctc.ca.gov Council of Chief State School Officers: http://www.ccsso.org

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Policy REDONDO BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT adopted: February 23, 2010 Redondo Beach, California

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Redondo Beach USD

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4119.21 Personnel

Professional Standards CODE OF ETHICS OF THE EDUCATION PROFESSION Preamble The educator, believing in the worth and dignity of each human being, recognizes the supreme importance of the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, and the nurturing of democratic principles. Essential to these goals is the protection of freedom to learn and to teach and the guarantee of equal educational opportunity for all. The educator accepts the responsibility to adhere to the highest ethical standards. The educator recognizes the magnitude of the responsibility inherent in the teaching process. The desire for the respect and confidence of one's colleagues, of students, of parents, and of the members of the community provides the incentive to attain and maintain the highest possible degree of ethical conduct. The Code of Ethics of the Education Profession indicates the aspiration of all educators and provides standards by which to judge conduct. Principle 1. Commitment to the Student The educator strives to help each student realize his/her potential as a worthy and effective member of society. The educator therefore works to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals. In fulfillment of the obligation to the student, the educator: 1. Shall not unreasonably restrain the student from independent action in the pursuit of learning 2. Shall not unreasonably deny the student access to varying points of view 3. Shall not deliberately suppress or distort subject matter relevant to the student's progress 4. Shall make reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions harmful to learning or to health and safety 5. Shall not intentionally expose the student to embarrassment or disparagement 6. Shall not on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, national origin, marital status, political or religious beliefs, family, social, or cultural background, or sexual orientation, unfairly: a. Exclude any student from participation in any program b. Deny benefits to any student c. Grant any advantage to any student 7. Shall not use professional relationships with students for private advantage

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8. Shall not disclose information in the course of professional service unless disclosure serves a compelling professional purpose or is required by law Principle 11. Commitment to the Profession The education profession is vested by the public with a trust and responsibility requiring the highest ideals of professional service. In the belief that the quality of the services of the education profession directly influences the nation and its citizens, the educator shall exert every effort to raise professional standards, to promote a climate that encourages the exercise of professional judgment, to achieve conditions that attract persons worthy of the trust to careers in education, and to assist in preventing the practice of the profession by unqualified persons. In fulfillment of the obligation of the profession, the educator: 1. Shall not in any application for a professional position deliberately make a false statement or fail to disclose a material fact related to competency and qualifications 2. Shall not misrepresent his/her professional qualifications 3. Shall not assist any entry into the profession of a person known to be unqualified in respect to character, education, or other relevant attribute 4. Shall not knowingly make a false statement concerning the qualifications of a candidate for a professional position 5. Shall not assist a noneducator in the unauthorized practice of teaching 6. Shall not disclose information about colleagues obtained in the course of professional service unless disclosure serves a compelling professional purpose or is required by law 7. Shall not knowingly make false or malicious statements about a colleague 8. Shall not accept any gratuity, gift, or favor that might impair or appear to influence professional decisions or action Source: National Education Association, 1975 Exhibit REDONDO BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT version: July 24, 2007 Redondo Beach, California

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES School employees who are in daily contact with many phases of educational work should be persons whose conduct is beyond reproach and who sincerely believe in the advancement of education and the betterment of working conditions; therefore, the California School Employees' Association proposes this Code of Ethics as a standard for its members.

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AS A SCHOOL EMPLOYEE I WILL: 1. Be proud of my vocation in order that I may use my best endeavors to elevate the standards of my position so that I may merit a reputation for high quality of service to the end that others may emulate my example. 2. Be a person of integrity, clean speech, desirable personal habits, and physical fitness. 3. Be just in my criticism and be generous in my praise; to improve and not destroy. 4. At all times be courteous in my relations with students, parents, teachers and others. 5. Be a resourceful person who readily adapts himself to different kinds of work and changed conditions and finds better ways to do things. 6. Conduct myself in a spirit of friendly helpfulness to my fellow employees to the end that I will consider no personal success legitimate or ethical which is secured by taking unfair advantage of another. 7. Associate myself with employees of other districts for the purpose of discussing school problems and cooperating in the improvement of public school conditions. 8. Always uphold my obligations as a citizen to my nation, my state, my school district and my community, and give them unswerving loyalty. 9. Always bear in mind that the purpose of CSEA is to promote the efficiency and raise the standards of all school employees and that I shall be equally obligated to assist all my fellow workers. SOURCE: CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION Exhibit REDONDO BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT version: July 24, 2007 Redondo Beach, California

CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERS Preamble The administrator(s) at a school site have numerous responsibilities that ultimately lead to the improvement of the performance of all students in the school. By acquiring the skills, attitudes and behaviors as outlined in the following Professional Standards for School Leaders, students have the best opportunity to achieve the mission and vision of the district and to meet the expectations of high standards for student learning. Standards A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by: I. Facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community

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2. Advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth 3. Ensuring management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environment 4. Collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources 5. Modeling a personal code of ethics and developing professional leadership capacity 6. Understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context Source: California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders, 200 I Exhibit REDONDO BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT version: July 24, 2007 Redondo Beach, California

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Redondo Beach Unified School District

VIA CERTIFIED MAIL


October 10, 2007
1401 Inglewood Avenue Redondo Beach California 902783999

TeL 310 3795449 Fax 310 798-8610

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Division of Professional Practices 1900 Capitol Avenue Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Commission: The Redondo Beach Unified School District has accepted a letter of resignation from , teacher. plead guilty to a battery charge after being placed on a compulsory leave of absence. Please find attached the related documentation. Sincerely,

Nancy Billi er, ED.D. Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources

Redondo Beach Unified School District

August 10, 2009

1401 Inglewood Avenue Redondo Beach California 90278-3999

Commission on Teacher Credentialing Division of Professional Practices P.O. Box 1559 Sacramento, CA 95812-1559 To Whom It May Concern:

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www.rbusd.org

You are hereby notified pursuant to Section 80303 of Title 5 ofthe California Code of Regulations that resigned his employment from the District in accordance with the enclosed Settlement Agreement and Release. At the time ofthe settlement, proceedings were pending for termination in accordance with the enclosed Statement of Charges. Ifthere is any further information required, please contact me at (310)379-5449, Ext. 1211. Sincerely,

Nancy Bill ger, EdD. Assistant S perintendent, Human Resources

Redondo Beach Unified School District


Via Certified Mail

March 24, 2009

1401 Inglewood Avenue Redondo Beach California 902783999

Commission on Teacher Credentialing Division of Professional Practices P.O. Box 944270 Sacramento, CA 944270-2700 To Whom It May Concern: In accordance with Section 80303 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, I am hereby notifying the Commission on Teacher Credentials that , a teacher with Redondo Beach Unified School District resigned in accordance with the attached Settlement Agreement. At the time of the settlement, a dismissal proceeding was pending. For your information, I am enclosing a copy of the Accusation and Statement of Charges in that proceeding. If any additional information is required, please contact me at (310) 937-1211. Sincerely,

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Nancy Billi Assistant S perintendent, Human Resources

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Redondo Beach Unified School District

CERTIFIED MAIL! RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED


March 11, 2010
1401 Inglewood Avenue Redondo Beach

California 90278-3999

Tel. 310 379-5449 Fax 310 798-8610 www.rbusd.org

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Division of Professional Practices 1900 Capital Avenue Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Commission. This is a revision of the attached letter sent to you on March 10,2010. We have been informed by the Redondo Beach City Attorney's office that one of our teachers, , has been charged with a violation of Penal Code sections 647.6(a)(I)PC and 314.lPC. He was arraigned on March 3, 2010, and is to appear in Los Angles Superior Court in Torrance on April 13, 2010.

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Redondo Beach Unified School District
September 26, 2011

State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Division of Professional Practices

1401 Inglewood Avenue Redondo Beach California 90278-3999

1900 Capitol Avenue Sacramento, CA95811-4213 To Whom It May Concern:

Tel. 310 379-5449 Fax 310 798-8610

This to report, pursuant to Section 80303 ofTitie 5 of California code of Regulations, that resigned from her employment with the Redondo Beach School District . (the "District") In accordance with the enclosed Settlement Agreement. As a result, the District has dismissed the proceedings pending against

For your information, a copy of the Accusation in that proceedings is also enclosed. Sincerely,

Nancy Billi g r, Ed.D. Assistant erintendent, Human Resources NAB:cr Enclosures

Redondo Beach Unified School District


March 1,2012

1401 Inglewood Avenue Redondo Beach California 902783999

Commission on Teacher Credentialing Division of Professional Practices 1900 Capitol Avenue Sacramento, CA 95811 To Whom It May Concern: This letter is to notify you that pursuant to 5 California Code of Regulations Section 80303 the Governing Board of the Redondo Beach Unified School District took action to accept the resignation of effective February 15, 2012. A copy of the Agreement in connection with that resignation is enclosed. Should you require any further information, please contact me at (310) 937-1211.

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Nancy Billing r, Ed.D. Assistant Su er ntendent, Human Reso s NAB:cr

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