Reporting Educator Misconduct

Failure to report misconduct may result in penalties up to termination of employment and revocation of an educator’s certificate.

All employees and agents of a public school district, charter school or private school have an obligation and a legal responsibility to report misconduct by instructional personnel and school administrators which affects the health, safety or welfare of a student.

Obscene language
Drug and alcohol use
Disparaging comments
Prejudice or bigotry
Sexual innuendo
Cheating or testing violations
Physical aggression
Accept or offer favors

If someone tells you about misconduct, be a LEADER:

Listen
Evaluate
Act immediately
Document
Encourage
Report

Report all abuse to the Florida Department of Children and Families at (800) 962-2873.

To report abuse by Diocesan personnel or volunteers, call the Diocesan Victims Assistance Coordinator at (941) 416-6114.