Title: PS1-PERSONNEL DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Recommendation:
I recommend that the Board approve Ms. Elizabeth Miller's Suspension Without Pay, effective February 16, 2006, and Termination, effective fifteen (15) days after the February 15, 2006, Board Meeting and shall be 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 Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, wherein Ms. Elizabeth Miller will remain suspended without payment of salary and benefits until final School Board disposition is entered subsequent to the administrative hearing proceedings. 

Description: On or about May 3, 2005, Ms. Elizabeth Miller was evaluated, advised of performance deficiencies, rated as unsatisfactory, and placed on a thirty (30) calendar day assistance plan for improvement.  Ms. Elizabeth Miller was given timely written feedback, specific recommendations for improvement, and assistance in areas cited as deficient.  Having failed to correct her deficiencies, Ms. Elizabeth Miller's performance was rated unsatisfactory on November 22, 2005.   Sufficient just cause exists to recommend termination of Ms. Elizabeth Miller's employment in accordance with the requirements of the District's Evaluation Process for Levels 16 and Below, Article 3, Section C, Agreement Between the School District of Palm Beach County, Florida, and the National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, and Sections 1012.27(7)(e), 1012.22(6)(f) 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); James Hayes, Jr.; Ray Miller (Personnel/Prof.Standards)

Attachments (list):
Miller-Petition-2-15-06.doc
Q&APS1.doc