Title: PS2 PERSONNEL DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Recommendation:
I recommend that the School Board approve Carlos A. Chaverra's ' Suspension Without Pay, effective September 22, 2005, and Termination, effective fifteen (15) days after the September 21, 2005, 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. Chaverra 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 June 9, 2005, Carlos Chaverra became the subject of a Professional Standards investigation based upon the allegation that he had absented himself from work for twenty-nine (29) days in three (3) months.  Upon further inquiry, Mr. Chaverra claimed he had been arrested and detained, and thus unable to report to work.  Mr. Chaverra refused to provide documentation to substantiate his explanation or to otherwise cooperate with the investigation despite directives to the contrary.  At the conclusion of the investigation, the allegations of gross insubordination, unsatisfactory attendance, and failure to call in absences were sustained

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

For Additional Information, contact:
Gerald A. Williams (williamsg@palmbeach.k12.fl.us); James Hayes, Jr.;  Raymond T. Miller (Ray Miller [Prof. Std.])

Attachments (list):
Chaverra,Ca,Petition,09-21-05.pdf
ExecSum-Chaverra,CA,09-21-05.pdf
Q&APS2.doc