Title: PD4 PERSONNEL DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Recommendation:
I recommend that the School Board approve Sherman L. Laster's ' Suspension Without Pay, effective October 20,  2005, and Termination, effective fifteen (15) days after the October 19, 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. Laster will remain suspended without payment of salary and benefits until final School Board disposition is entered to the administrative hearing proceedings.

Description: During the 2004/2005 school year, Sherman L. Laster  was the subject of a Professional Standards investigation based upon allegations that he exposed his genitals to an adult female member of the public during duty hours after transporting students to an off-site location.   At the conclusion of the investigation, the allegations of committing a lewd act, inappropriate interactions with the public, and misuse of district time 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):
Petition-Laster, SL - 10-19-05.pdf
Exec.Sum-Laster,S. 10-19-05.pdf