Title: PS1-Personnel Disciplinary Action

Recommendation:
I recommend that the School Board approve Mr. Tony Pierce's Suspension Without Pay, effective June 29, 2006, and Termination, effective fifteen (15) days after the June 28, 2006, Board Action subject only to appeal under Section 120.68, Florida Statutes, unless a timely request for an administrative hearing is made within the (15) days stated herein pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, wherein Mr. Tony Pierce will remain suspended without payment of salary and benefits until final School Board disposition is entered subsequent to the administrative proceedings.

Description: On or about February 15, 2006, Mr. Pierce was evaluated, advised of performance deficiencies, rated as overall unsatisfactory, and placed on a thirty (30) calendar day assistance plan for improvement.  Mr. Pierce was given timely written feedback, specific recommendations for improvement, and assistance in areas cited as deficient.  Having failed to correct his deficiencies, Mr. Pierce's performance was rated overall unsatisfactory on March 22, 2006.  Sufficient just cause exists to recommend termination of Mr. Pierce's employment in accordance with the requirements of the District's Evaluation Process for Levels 16 and Below, Article 12, Section 2C, Agreement Between the School District of Palm Beach County, Florida, and the National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, Local 1227, and Sections 1012.22(6)(f), 1012.27(7)(e) and 1012.33 Florida Statutes.

Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact to the School District

For Additional Information, contact:

Ann Killets (killets@palmbeach.k12.fl.us)

Darron Davis

Ray Miller (Personnel/Prof.Standards)

Attachments (list):
Executive Summary Eagenda.pdf