Title: PS1-PERSONNEL DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Recommendation:
I recommend that the School Board approve Harris J. Dubois' Suspension Without Pay, effective April 20, 2006, and Termination, effective fifteen (15) days after the April 19, 2006, Board Meeting, subject only to appeal under Section 120.68, Florida Statutes, unless a timely request for an administrative hearing is made within the fifteen (15) days stated herein pursuant to Section 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, wherein Mr. Dubois will remain suspended without payment of salary and benefits until final School Board disposition is entered to the administrative hearing proceedings. 

Description:

On or about November 11, 2005, Mr. Dubois became the subject of a Professional Standards investigation into allegations that during the first semester of the 2005/2006 school year, he left a personal note for a first grade student in her pencil box, gave gifts of candy and a book containing his home phone number to and hugged one or more female elementary students.  During the investigation, it was discovered that he had asked elementary students for photographs of themselves, asked an elementary student why she hadn't called him and had untruthfully told an investigator that he had permission from one of the students' parents to communicate with the student.  At the conclusion of the investigation, the allegations of inappropriate relationship with a student and inappropriate comments to students were sustained.

Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact to the school district.

For Additional Information, contact:
Ann Killets (akillets@palmbeach.k12.fl.us.); Melinda Wong; Ray Miller (Personnel/Prof. Standards)

Attachments (list):
Dubois, HJ (T) 04-19-06.pdf