William Bennett termination letter

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Jefferson County Public Schools

Administrative Offices VanHoose Education Center P.O. Box 34020 Louisville, Kentucky 40232-4020 (502) 485-3011

December 16, 2021

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Dear Mr. Bennett: This letter shall serve as notification of the termination of your employment contract as a teacher with the Jefferson County Public Schools ("JCPS") on the basis of insubordination, conduct unbecoming a teacher, inefficiency, incompetency, and neglect of duty as provided in Kentucky Revised Statutes 161.790(1)(a), (b), and (d). Pursuant to KRS 161.790(8), you are immediately suspended without pay pending final action to terminate your employment contract. A copy of KRS 161.790 is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit A. As required by KRS 161.790, the following information is provided to you in support of the charges: 1.

On August 23, 2021, you were notified that you were temporarily reassigned from your duties as a teacher at Marion C. Moore High School ("Moore High School") pending final personnel decisions. You were instructed to have no contact or communication with faculty, staff, parents of students, or students and not to be on the campus of Marion C. Moore High School. A copy of the August 23, 2021 letter is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit B.

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According to security footage from Moore High School on August 23, 2021, you engaged in a physical altercation with a student. It appears that the student initiated the fight and punched you in the back of the head. The student turned away to flee from the scene. You turned around and caught the student, proceeding to take him to the ground and putting your whole body weight on top of him. You and the student continued to engage in an altercation on the ground while students attempted to get you off of the student. An administrator came over and he and the students successfully got you off the ground and put their bodies between you and the student. However, you had a hold of the student's hair and would not let go. You proceeded to engage in the altercation despite the presence of another adult who was attempting to de-escalate the situation. The student then walked down the hallway and was being followed by other students and administrators. It appears that the

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situation had been deescalated. The video shows you making your way up the hallway to catch up with the student. After engaging in a verbal exchange, you proceeded to kick him. You and the student engaged in another physical altercation. The student then ran down one hallway and you walked down the main hallway. The student returned and ran into another student. As other administrators were performing Safe Crisis Management ("SCM") on the student, you walked over and observed the student. You crouched near the student's face and told him something, further escalating him. Two administrators pulled you away from the student as the other administrators moved him down the hallway.

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On October 22, 2021, the Office of Compliance & Investigations ("C&I") published an addendum to the August 23, 2021 report based on an investigation into your actions on August 23, 2021. C&I received the request for an investigation froin Child Protective Services ("CPS") and an assistant principal from Moore High School. According to the CPS report, "Today [ and William Bennett got into a verbal altercation and child assaulted teacher.

Teacher then tackled child to the ground and it was broken up by other students. Child walked off 25-30 feet and teacher approached child. Child started punching teacher and teacher kicked child in the abdomen. Child's left knee was bleeding and he complained of sore spots on his head from where he said the teacher pulled his hair when he was down on the ground. [The Special Law Enforcement Officer] took a report on the assault on teacher. U's parent] was contacted and picked up child. U's parent] did not say whether he would be seeking medical treatment. There is video on social media.

Teacher admitted to saying something to child about being shot that provoked student into the verbal incident [sic]." The report was amended to incorporate an addendum which included the October 21, 2021 interview with you.

Two investigators fro'm C&I spoke with multiple employees at Moore High School regarding the allegations involving your actions on August 23, 2021.

Traci Hunt ("Hunt"), the principal of Moore High School, indicated that she did not personally witness the physical altercation between you and. She stated that an unidentified staff member informed her that you had been "struck" by a student minutes after the altercation ended. She was told that you were with the assistant principal in his office. She stated that she immediately went to the assistant principal's office to ask if you were okay and whether you needed her to call Emergency Medical Services. You stated that you were fine and that your sister hit harder than the student, referencing the amount of force used to strike you. While she was speaking to you, the assistant principal was downloading the video surveillance. Ms. Hunt, the assistant principal, and you viewed the video footage. You continued to speak about your version of the events. You were insistent that you had been in a verbal exchange with. about his face mask and that you had some sort of issue with the face mask's color. Ms. Hunt confirmed thatil.'s face mask was within school guidelines.

Ms. Hunt stated that you explained that you were walking down to the school's 2

security office after engaging in a verbal exchange. You admitted to Ms. Hunt that you made a comment regarding.. getting shot. Ms. Hunt informed the investigator that.. had survived a gunshot wound and that you admitted to having knowledge of this. Ms. Hunt noted that she, you, and the assistant principal continued watching the video footage and conversing. While watching the video, you remarked that your "adrenaline is going." Ms. Hunt asked you again whether you were in need of any medical attention and you stated that you were not. You stated that one of your elbows was sore, but that you wanted to return to the classroom. She informed you that you would not be permitted back into the classroom due to the physical altercation. She exited the office to check in on the other individuals involved in the altercation.

Seeking further guidance on how to proceed, Ms. Hunt contacted her assistant superintendent. Ms. Hunt stated that many staff members and students would be able to act as potential witnesses. She disclosed that a student emailed her to state that you did not use a racial slur as alleged on various media outlets.

Ms. Hunt noted thatEalso indicated that you did not use a racial slur during the course of the altercation. Ms. Hunt disclosed that she had some concerns about your performance as a teacher in the past. She stated that you were combative about everything and refused to complete the school's mandatory implicit bias training. You informed her that you believed the mandatory training to go against your rights. Ms. Hunt also noted that there was a separate incident where you were out of line with one of the school's counselors. In a follow up conversation with Ms. Hunt, the investigator inquired about the schools SCM and staff de-escalation training. Ms. Hunt outlined the process and referred the investigator to one of her assistant principals to gain information regarding which staff members were SCM certified. Further, Ms. Hunt stated that each certified teacher was required to review a Formative Evaluation, Form E-2 that outlines job and performance expectations. The review includes information related to the Educational Professional Standards Board ("EPSB") Code of Ethics, the staff handbook, and information regarding restraint and seclusion. One of Ms. Hunt's assistant principals reviewed the information with you on August 10, 2021, which you confirmed through signing the Form E-2. Ms. Hunt provided a written statement.

The investigator then interviewed Tim Alexander ("Alexander"), one of the assistant principals at Moore High School. Mr. Alexander recalled becoming aware of the situation after receiving a call for assistance in the high school hall. Due to the ambiguity of the call, the school's security personnel and other responders were delayed in responding to the altercation. When Mr. Alexander arrived to the site of the altercation, the hallway was clear but you were still present. Mr. Alexander noted that you immediately informed him that. hit you. You began walking with Mr. Alexander to his office. Once you all arrived, he offered to get you some ice and a drink. You commented that girls hit harder than. You indicated that you thought other students were hitting you during the course of the altercation. Mr. Alexander asked you to

write a statement, which you did. You asked Mr. Alexander if he would go retrieve backpack and drink. You mentioned pressing criminal charges against. and repeated the comment that the student hits like a girl multiple times to Mr. Alexander and other staff members. Mr. Alexander noted that you started describing the altercation in greater detail when Ms. Hunt entered. You stated that there was a brief verbal exchange that resulted in you making the comment about the reasons why1had previously been shot. Mr. Alexander did not indicate if your comment to had to do with.'s face mask or some other issue. Mr. Alexander showed the investigator the video surveillance footage and identified multiple staff and student witnesses.

The investigator then interviewed teacher Joel Anderson ("Anderson") who came on the scene when he observed a group of students congregating in the middle of the hallway during the class transition between third and fourth period. Mr. Anderson was 30 to 40 feet away from the incident initially when he heard someone yell, "Are you going to help?" When he got closer, he saw you on top ola though he did not know his identity at the time. Mr. Anderson fightin another student. He initially thought you were reacting to . who remained on the observed two students attempting to get you off of floor. He reported that he observed you attempting o lift yourself off of■ because he saw your hands, palm down on the floor, but he was unsure and could not see your other hand from his vantage point. Mr. Anderson then placed his right hand under your right armpit in an effort to get you off of. and that the two students continued in their effort to get you off ofU It was only after several attempts that the three of them were able to get you off of .

Next, the three of them pushed you to the lockers in an attempt to separate you from. However, Mr. Anderson observed.s hair being pulled and then he noticed that you were pulling .'s hair though he had initially thought a student was pulling..'s hair. Mr. Anderson attempted to pry your hand off of s hair but your grip was so tight that he was unable to get your hand off of until he used his dominant hand. You refused to let go ofEs hair. Mr. off the floor by his hair. Mr. Anderson could not state whether you pulled Anderson noted that you did not state anything nor respond to any instructions during the incident. Your face was blank and unusually calm. Mr. Anderson heard someone behind him yell for someone to get off of them. He is unsure of who made the comment, but knows that it was a male voice. Mr. Anderson reported that once he was able to get ou to let go of M's hair, you and■ were separated. School security escorted. down the hallway.■ was upset and screaming. Mr. Anderson observed you walking down the hallway and around the corner where. had been escorted, aiearing to follow the break free from the student. Mr. Anderson followed after you and observed security guards. At that momenta was able to swing at you. You then lifted your foot upward and extended it towards. Mr. Anderson did not observe being whether you made physical contact with your foot. He observed . escorted away with you continuing to follow. Mr. Anderson stood in front of you to prevent you from furthering your efforts to go behind. When.

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was restrained a second time after walking past security, you approached'. and asked, "Do you believe me now?" Mr. Anderson attempted to get you away from■ when a school administrator instructed you to leave the area. This was the last of Mr. Anderson's interactions with you or. Mr. Anderson noted that the behavior he observed from you did not appear appropriate for an adult. Mr. Anderson provided a written statement.

The investigator then interviewed Donald Hudson ("Hudson"), another Moore High School Assistant Principal. Mr. Hudson arrived on the scene after he heard a female voice over the radio asking for assistance in the high school hallway. When he arrived, he observed you and M near the office. He observed security monitors escortin so he opened the door and let. into the office. He was unaware that t e situation involved a staff person and student. Once.was inside the room,. stated that he could not believe that a teacher did that to him, but he did not elaborate. Mr. Hudson advised one of the other assistant principals that he was going to view the video from which he was able to gather the information about the incident. Both you and. told him that you made a comment to.. stating "that's what got you shot over the summer."■ reported to Mr. Hudson-that, when you made the comment, he ran after you and hit you from behind. During his conversation with. Mr. complained that his Hudson observed an abrasion oni's knee and that head hurt as a result of his hair being pulled by you. Heated that your only complaint was that your elbow hurt when you took to the ground. Mr. Hudson noted that your initial reaction after being struck byMwas "within the guidelines," but that your subsequent actions such as pulling.'s hair, following after him, and kickinglEin the stomach was not appropriate. Mr. Hudson provided a written response.

The investigator then spoke to a student that was in your class and was present when the altercation occurred. The student recalled that the incident occurred around 10:15 a.m. durinaclass change. He was coming up the stairs from his last class when he heard. use inappropriate language towards you as you and■ were standing in the hallway. The student was unsure of why .was so upset. He stated that he proceeded to enter the classroom to prepare for class. Moments later, he heard a "boom" and saw you on top of.

He observedintrying to hit you while you lay on top of him. He saw multiple students trying to get you off of!. He noted that you were trying to pines arms to the ground to hold him. He stated that he heard you ask for someone to get security and thatE responded. The student noted that, after multiple attempts by students and staff to get you off of.., you continued to pull and waged in the physical altercation. Once you were off of., the stu saw walk in the oif osite direction and take off his sweatshirt. He then observed you walk in 's direction. He did not see anything after that because the teachers were directing students back into classrooms.

The investigator interviewed a second student. The student was a witness to the altercation. The student was in the hallway waiting to see his brother. He saw■ approach your classroom and heard you ask M whether he was wearinhe correct mask. He stated that.called you a name and that you called M racist and made "some sort of comment about being 'just another black boy that got shot." The student stated that he tattempted to pull his cell hone out to record the verbal exchange. Because of this, he did not witness hit you, but he heard the sound of the impact. He then witnessed you running towards. and tackle him to the ground. He did not hearyou ask for security, but he did see multiple people attempt to get you off of. The student watched as people tried to separate you fromEto no avail.

He saw thatEwas attempting to hit you, but that his arms were pinned down.

He repeated that you would not get off of.and that you were holdings hair as you got off the ground. He saw you knee in the face. The student stated that once you and . were upright, there were two or three people separating you, but that you were still holding ontol.s hair. The student did not hear you say anythin to or anyone else. Once you released.'s hair, he saw you walk behin in the direction of the high school office. The student then went to class and did not see anything after that. The student provided a written statement.

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The investigator spoke with a third student witness. The student was a witness to the altercation. He was going to his fourth period class when he heard ask you what you were going to teach in class that day. You then askednvhat he called you and.started cussing at you. You then tolc=omethins2bout his mask. Afterwards, the student saw you walking to get security and.. said that he was oing to follow you to which you said something like, "I hope you got shot. then hit you. The student stated that you were initially stunned, but that you immediately tackled .

The student saw you on top ofMwhen you all were on the ground and that. attempted to punch you though he was unsuccessful because you were on top of him. The student observed you attempting to punch •When asked whether you said anything during the altercation, the student recalled that you were instructing students to get security. The student then told you to get off of and made multiple verbal and physical attempts to get you off of M In t e process he felt that your motive was to not get up. He felt that you were content being on top of.He stated that an unknown adult then walked up and assisted in separating you and The he student observed you bending down and grabbing. by his hair when was bent down. He indicated that you had pulled■ by his hair. The student did not observe your attempt to knee. in the face, but stated that he felt you jerking as he continued in his attempt to separate you from. He thought you wanted to keep engaging. The student stated that once he and others were able to remove your grasp on IM's hair walked towards the high school office and you followed him to start the fight again. The student felt you push him so you could followafter you had been separated. Once near the office,■ made an unsuccessful attempt at striking you. He then saw

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you kick■ and attempt to grab him again. The student provided a written statement.

The investigator then spoke with teacher Erin Hoffmann ("Hoffmann"), whose classroom was located across the hallway from yours. She indicated that she witnessed the altercation but did not know the identity of the student at the time. She observed that the student was talking to his friends outside of the classroom when she heard you tell the student that he needed to wear a regulatory mask. She recalls thatMresponded, but does not recall his exact words. She noted that his response was resistant in nature. Ms. Hoffmann heard you tell the student that you would call security and the student responded using inappropriate language. You told the student he was racist.

Ms. Hoffmann believes she heard you tell the student that he would not be able to come to your classroom. She indicated thatontinued c to make comments to which you responded, "'That's how you en up getting shot." Ms. Hoffmann observed■ hit you in the back of your head and that you were startled. She saw you immediately turn around and dive on.She stated that from what she observed, you and■ were in a "stomach to stomach" position. She ran inside of her classroom and called for security. She did not come back out and did not witness the subsequent events. She stated that she did not feel like you used any de-escalation techniques and that your behavior escalated the situation.

The investigator then spoke to security monitor DeShawn Drake ("Drake").

Mr. Drake did not arrive at the scene of the altercation until the initial physical altercation had ended. He observed numerous students and staff in between the office and the library. He first observed ■ walking through the school's media center to return to the area of the initial physical altercation. He saw staff restrain.He stated that he did not realize the incident involved and a teacher. At some point, he heard the crowd say that you were involved. Once he heard that, he approached you and told you to back up. He stated that you did not say anything and he did not recall whether you complied with his directive. When asked about the proximity in relation to., Mr. Drake noted that you were. only a few feet away from where was being restrained.

The investigator interviewed teacher Thomas Adams ("Adams") who first became aware of the incident when he saw students with their cell phones out down the hallway. He then immediately rushed down the hallway and verbally instructed students to get out of the way. When he arrived, he saw you, the two students, and Mr. Anderson. He initially thought the altercation was between two students until he observed the four of you in a crouched position with other students yelling "let go, let go." Mr. Adams did not have a clear view of your hands and did not see you grab s hair. He stated that once students and staff were able to separate you an immediately went around the corner and took off his sweatshirt. Mr. Adams noted that as security personnel approached the altercation,■ ran off and he was unaware of your location at

that point. He then returned to his classroom and did not see anything else.

Mr. Adams provided a written statement.

The investigator then spoke to Talent Development Academy Coach, Jeanne Meredith ("Meredith"). Ms. Meredith was in her office which was located a short distance from where the altercation occurred. She saw and heard a group in the hallway and walked out to find you and.fighting. She saw you try to hold the student in a bear hug. She then saw Mr. Drake pulling you two apart, but. broke away and knocked over another student. She could not be certain about your location once you and■ were separated, but she could tell that you were agitated. She indicated that she never saw you swing, kick, or speak. Ms. Meredith provided a written statement.

The investigator interviewed Demetrius Forney ("Forney"), another Moore High School assistant principal. Mr. Forney was in a meeting when he heard the call for assistance. When he arrived, he saw. coming down the hallway from the theater room. At that time,■ ran into a student causing him and her to fall to the ground. Mr. Forney reported that, while was on the ground, the security team properl restraineMAt that time, you walked around the corner and alleged that. hit you. Mr. Forney repeated that he instructed you to leave the area, but that you remained in the vicinity. Mr. Forney stated that ■ informed him that the incident began oven's mask. reported that you told him that his mask was a bandana, but he was trying to explain to you that it was not. You then told. that he was "'just another black (person) that got shot'. told Mr. Forney that he got upset and hit you in the back of your head because of the comment. Mr. Forney noted that it was his understanding that you know about. being shot because■disclosed it during a team building exercise that took place in your classroom. Mr. Forney reported that. received an injury. He reported that they administered first aid to his scraped knee by offering him a Band-Aid and peroxide to clean the bloody area. He reported that, while's head hurt, they were only able to provide him with an ice pack because they did not have a medical waiver to offer him ibuprofen.

Mr. Forney could not confirm if any ofEs hair was pulled out from his scalp.

The investigator interviewed LaDonna Coffey ("Coffey"), the high school clerk.

She reported that she was in the high school office when she heard yelling from outside of the office. She walked into the hallway and saw a fight. She called for assistance. Ms. Coffey did not have an unimpeded view of the fight, but she was'able to observe Mr. Anderson pulling someone. She also observed you, but initially thought you were assisting in breaking up the fight until she was informed otherwise. She reported that she observed you approaching but in her written statement she said she saw■ approach you. She reported that she saw strike you and that you lifted your leg up into the air as if in a kicking motion. She could not recall which action occurred first. Ms. Coffey's testimony concerned the encounter after the initial physical altercation. She saw■ run away and knock a female student over. She reported that she

helped the female student stand up and was unable to focus on what was happening toM When she was able to turn back her attention, she saw being restrained by Mr. Forney and a security monitor. They placed■ against a locker. She witnessed you attempting to reach oveMand repeatedly yelling that you were going to press charges. She instructed you to leave the area. She reported that you appeared upset and that your face was red and appeared angry. She reported that the fact that you continued to approach the area where.was being restrained and repeatedly yelled that you were going to press charges indicated that you were angry. She noted that you were repeatedly told to walk away, but that you did not. She also noted that you yelled that struck you in the back of the head.

The investigator spoke with Jesus Esquiliano ("Esquiliano"), an in-school security monitor. After initially going to a different part of the school, Mr. Esquiliano arrived at the scene of the incident and saw you and. being separated. He reported thaMwas being pushed away from the area to calm down. He heard students yelling that the fight was between you and Mr. Esquiliano saNAM run towards the theater room and saw that you were "ready to retaliate." He observed you approaching. even when you were told to leave the area. You then yelled that you were going to press charges.E started verbally engaging. You and . were in close proximity and extended his arm in an effort to strike you. Mr. Esquiliano observed security placing to the ground. Once.was restrained, Mr. Esquiliano noticed you attempting to get close toMagain. When asked why the focus was not on getting you away from., Mr. Esquiliano noted that the focus was on getting to calm down and assess the situation. Mr. Esquiliano stated that they were able to gets into a room and that you also left the scene. Mr. Esquiliano reported that he began to clear the hallway and get everything back to normal.

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The investigator then interviewed. who was accompanied by his mother and attorney. A worker from Child Protective Services was also present= confirmed that the incident initiated when you took issue with his neck gaiter.

You asked him if he was aware of the school policy regarding face masks and he stated that he was note informed the investigator that he had worn the same face mask the entirety of the school year.. felt like you were attempting to assert your power and you instructed him to take the bandana off and that the bandana was against school polic stated that he attempted to enter the classroom, but that you blocked his path. informed you that the neck gaiter was not a bandana. then told you "'not to treat me like a nword.'" You then told him, "'You're just a boy that got shot." This comment infuriated him disclosed information about the incident to the investigator.

He confirmed that you were aware of him being the victim of a shooting because he disclosed it in your class. After you made the comment, he approached you and "'grabbed [you] by the shoulders." He stated that you proceeded to punch him and knee him in the face. He stated that you used racial slurs while you were laying on top of him. M was unable to specify

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which racial slurs were used because he blacked out, but that he was informed by other students of your use of racial slurs. stated that he recalls coming out of the black out right before you and him were separated by students and staff.. stated that you grabbed a lar e section of his hair prior to being separated and that you would not let go.Mindicated that one of his legs hurt due to your weight on him. felt like he continued to blackout. He was unable to answer any questions as to whether you continued to follow him towards the high school office, if you attempted to re-engage in a physical altercation or if you ever said anything to him during the remainder of the altercation. noted that you had previously called security on him for checking the time on his phone.. did not provide any other details about the incident.

On August 25, 2021, a clerk in the Office of Compliance and Investigation attempted to make contact with you via telephone to schedule a time for Mr. Youngblood to interview you for this investigation. The clerk followed up with you via email on that same day and requested that you call her at your earliest convenience. You contacted her on August 26, 2021 and informed her that you would forward the email to your attorney, but that you would not be available for an interview until the week of August 30, 2021. On August 27, 2021, Lindsay Wright, Assistant General Counsel for Compliance and Investigations, contacted your attorney to schedule an interview with you. Your attorney notified her that he was no longer representing you and that you would be represented by someone from the Jefferson County Teachers Association ("JCTA"). On August 30, 2021, the clerk contacted Chanda Hornback to schedule an interview with you. She reported that that you had and would not be returning to work due to filing a Workers' Compensation claim. You did not work and the interview with you was not scheduled. Though an interview was not scheduled with you, the investigator was able to review the written statement you prepared on the day of the incident. The statement says, "Told M he could not enter room with bandana—must have approved mask_ started arguing and calling me a "'fucking n*****'" several times. I told him that was very racist, and proceeded down hallway to get security. continued to come at me, and I stated this is why he probably got shot. punched me in back of the head. I turned up and tackled him and held on until security arrived. Two of M's] friends were trying to help him."

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On September 29, 2021, Chanda Hornback contacted a JCBE employee and stated that "JCTA objects to the completion of the investigation without having interviewed Mr. Bennett. We are respectfully requesting that the district wait to complete their investigation until after Mr. Bennett has had an opportunity to share his side. This will not be possible until he is medically capable and released by his doctors." As a result, Ms. Wright sent Ms. Hornback an email on September 30, 2021 to schedule an interview with you. Ms. Hornback informed her that you had not been cleared to return to work. Ms. Wright responded that she would like to schedule the interview and, if you were still not cleared, to reschedule the interview for the following week. On October 15, 10

2021, Ms. Wright emailed Ms. Hornback again and asked her to provide your availability. The meeting was scheduled for October 21, 2021.

On October 21, 2021, the investigator interviewed you. You were accompanied

by Ms. Hornback, your JCTA representative. Before the onset of the interview, you showed the investigator multiple pictures of your immediate and extended family, many of whom were non-Caucasian. You did so in an effort "to dispel any myths of being a racist as portrayed in the media." You stated that the 2021-22 school year was your second year at Moore and third in JCPS. You reported that you already viewed the video footage and did not request that the investigator show you the footage again. You stated that, on August 23, 2021, you were standing in the school's hallway during a class change. You were directly outside of your classroom. You stated that you did not observe any security personnel in the hallway though there were typically two security personnel in the hallway. You stated that you were standing in the hallway reminding students to take out their earbuds or bandanas which are prohibited by school policy. When the investigator asked you about the school policy on personal protective equipment masks, you stated that you attended a teacher's meeting to be trained on mask guidelines. You stated that staff were taught that bandanas were forbidden. You stated that you saw two of.'s peers standing closely to the door and speaking to one another. You speculated at the name of one of the students, but could not recall it. Moments later, approached and began speaking to his peers. You immediately observed wearing his earbuds and a bandana covering the earbuds. You said you knew was wearing earbuds because you could see them bulging out from the a ndana.was allegedly wearing to conceal the earbuds. You said there had P been previous incidents where■ had worn earbuds and you had to remind him that they were forbidden by school policy. You said you toldll to take off his earbuds and bandana and to replace it with "his regular me ical mask."

You stated that became hostile and used inappropriate language. You asked what he called you and. responded. You called. racist. You indicated t at he became increasingly hostile. You stated tha7ou were not going to engage, but told 11. that he would not be going into your classroom. responded. You sal that you did not see any security personnel, so you star e walking down the hall to notify security. You stated that, as you began walking away from you stated, "Unbelievable" and "Do you think running your mouth like t at is what got you shot?" You denied that you ever made a racist comment to . during the verbal exchange and that you were not angry despite the i u is frorr.

Before proceeding with additional questions pertaining to the physical altercation, the investigator asked you about your knowledge of.being a gunshot victim. You stated that there were a few prior occasions where mentioned that he had been shot during the summer of 2020. You said the first time■ mentioned it was during the first week of school when students were discussing what they did during the summer. You noted that there were a few 11

occasions where you "'heard ■ bragging about being shot" but that you were not certain if.was an actual gunshot victim or if it was just bravado.

You stated that you proceeded to walk down the hallway to notify security when punched you in the back of your head. You said that you were "dazed" and "saw stars." You said you turned and saw that. was about to throw another punch, so you wrapped him and you both fell. You said that • punched you two times and kneed you in the groin while you all were on the ground. You said you are proficient in self-defense tactics and stated that you "'could have made M's] face into [a] hamburger." You stated that you were on top of. and that your arms were around him. You could not approximate the length of time you and •were on the ground. You stated that some unidentified students were trying to separate you and You stated that you made verbal directives for someone to notify security, ut stated that security personnel did not arrive until later. You alleged that a student told you that there was no security. You stated that you thought Mr. Anderson arrived when you were still on the ground. Mr. Anderson told you get off of You stated that you subsequently got up, but that Mr. Anderson did not have secure because he kept coming back at you. You indicated that you had nowhere to retreat, so ou grabbed lEs hair to prevent him from assaulting you. You stated than continued to surge forward and was still throwing punches. You stated that Mr. Anderson still was not controlling.so you "'threw up a knee to block" .

When asked if.was surging at you because you were pulling his hair, you stated that you were unaware of whether you were still holding any part of.or not. You said you believed two to three security personnel arrived but you could not identify them because you had "'tunnel vision.'" You indicated that as you were backed up against the lockers, an unidentified adult told you to let go and that you immediately released■ from your grasp. You allege that another student cursed at you.

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You stated that once you and.were separated,Mwalked towards the library and took off his jacket and backpack. You expressed frustration and stated that you believed security was not doing a sufficient job of securin and allowed M to be a threat. You stated that you were moving in direction, but claimed that you were trying to go to the counselor's office, not to reengage M The investigator noted that the video footage was not consistent with your statement about attempting to leave the incident by going into the counselor's office. Further, the school video footage shows you walking at least 10 feet past the entrance to the counseling office without making any effort to walk into the counselor's office. You alleged thatMcut you off before you were able to get into the office. You alleged that. attempted to striLzou. You stated that you kicken in the abdomen to avoid being struck byn When asked why you did not walk back into your classroom, you stated that students were blocking the hall and prohibited you from entering. The investigator noted that school video footage does not 12

support your statements and that you made no effort to return to your classroom or in a different direction from.

You next reported that after.was kicked in his abdomen, left and looped around the corner. When asked about your location whe n looped around, you stated that you were walking back to the counselor's office. You stated that . appeared and ran into another student. You stated that security personnel were finally able to secure. When asked whether you walked to the area where. was being restrained, you acknowledged that you did and alleged that you were telling him to calm down. You denied taunting him or saying anything else to him. When asked if multiple staff members instructed you to leave the area, you said that there was only one teacher who told you to leave.

You were unable to identify her. You said that you subsequently returned to your classroom and said an unidentified administrator instructed you to go to Mr. Alexander's office. You stated that Ms. Hunt came to ask if you were okay.

You stated that you .oked that your wife always said you had a hard head. You denied saying that hits like a girl.

Following your recollection of the incident, you stated that■ should not have been allowed back in your class following an incident that occurred on the second day of school. You stated that you toldE to take out his headphones and responded using the N word. You immediately walked into the hallway, notified security, and had. escorted from your classroom. You alleged that • 's statement met the criteria for "abuse of teacher" and that.should never have been returned to your classroom. You stated that during the second week of school, you again instructed. to remove his headphones and he used a curse word. You asked Mr. Esquiliano to takE.. to the assistant principal's office. You provided a written statement.

The investigator attempted to speak toe's attorney on October 26, 2021 to ask follow up questions. The investigator informed the attorney of the investigator's intent to ask■ about the presence of M's earbuds being part of the verbal exchange preceding the physical altercation. Ms attorney expressed hesitancy about facilitatin a follow-up conversation etween the investigator, but disclosed that never disclosed anything relating to earbuds during the initial verbal exc ange between.and you.

Based on the interviews, written statements, and surveillance video, the investigators concluded that allegations of inappropriate physical contact, inappropriate comments, and unprofessional behavior by you were substantiated for multiple reasons. First, multiple witnesses were present for the initial verbal exchange between you and .

You failed to make any attempts to verball a de-escalate the increasingly volatile conversation between you and following your incorrect assertion about the school's mask guidelines. You admitted to Ms. Hunt and Mr. Alexander that you made a comment regarding. being shot. Second, you were provided with a Form 13

E-2 that you signed and acknowledged the receipt of information on multiple important topics. The investigator noted that, "The Kentucky Administrative Regulation 16 KAR 1 :020 Professional Code of Ethics For Kentucky School Certified Personnel, Section 1 a, states that Certified Personnel in the Commonwealth '(3) Shall take reasonable measures to protect the health, safety, and emotional well-being of students' and '(7) Shall refrain from subjecting students to embarrassment or disparagement.' Section 1c of 16 KAR 1:020 states that Certified Personnel in the Commonwealth, '(1) Shall exemplify behaviors which maintain the dignity and integrity of the profession'." Your actions failed to tak s health, safety, or well-being into account. Your comment about■ being s of was disparaging. Additionally, statements from witnesses support that your inappropriate comments about . being a gunshot victim further escalated the situation and triggered who suffers ongoing emotional trauma. You admitted to being well-aware o his trauma history. Finally, multiple witnesses and video surveillance support the conclusion that you used excessive force during the altercation, which included a charging tackle of.., firmly grabbing., pulling.up by his hair, and refusing to release your firm grasp ()f.'s hair despite multiple attempts by various staff and students. Mr. Anderson noted that your grip was so tight that he was unable to get you to let go with his non-dominant hand. Your actions violated "[t]he Kentucky Administrative Regulation 704 KAR 7:160 Use of physical restraint and seclusion in public schools (Section 3.1 a and 3.1 b) [which] states that 'Physical restraint shall not be used in a public school or educational program: (a) As punishment or discipline; (b) To force compliance or to retaliate" (Attachment K). Section 3.4 of 704 KAR 7:160 also notes, 'When implementing a physical restraint, school personnel shall use only the amount of force reasonably believed to be necessary to protect the student or others from imminent danger of physical harm'. Furthermore, Section 3.5a of 704 KAR 7:160 also states, 'The use of physical restraint shall end as soon as: (a) The student's behavior no longer poses an imminent danger of physical harm to self or others' (Attachment K)." It was noted that your actions during the encounter exceeded the force reasonably believed to be necessary to protected■ and others. Your physical aggression towards. should have ceased the moment Mr. Anderson and Mr. Adams arrived. Further, it was noted that . had superficial wounds, but that he complained of a headache due to the level of force and duration you held onto his hair. Multiple witnesses noted that you made no effort to disengage from the physical altercation. Multiple witness statements and the video surveillance footage support that you made multiple attempts to rege in the physical altercation with he investigator's interview wit confirmed that you were aware of s listory as a gunshot survivor, which you used to escalate Additionally, it was noted that you made inappropriate comments and I isp liied unprofessional behavior by stating that your "sister hits harder" tha r Further, you verified that you grabbed.'s hair and puts down to control his body, even after Mr. Anderson intervened. You stated that you "'threw up a knee to block him," while simultaneously holding's head in a

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downward position byes hair. You stated that you were neither SCM trained nor aware of the school's policy on use of restraint involving a student. You also stated that you were unable to move away from because you were surrounded by students with the lockers at your back. However, the video footage did not show you making any attempts to move from the scrum of students and staff attempting to intervene. You also stated that, once you were initially separated fro you attempted to exit the situation by entering the counseling office though video footage is not consistent with your statement.

The video footage shows you walking at least 10 feet past the entrance to the counseling office and making no effort to go into the office, allowing the incident to escalate further. You continued following■ towards the library, which allowed.. to reengage, resulting in you kicking. in the abdomen.

Finally, when asked why you did not go back to your classroom, you stated that students were blocking the hall. The video footage shows that you made no effort to return to your classroom or in a different direction from. As a result of the investigation, a preponderance of the evidence supports a substantiated finding. A copy of the October 22, 2021 C&I report with the additional addendum is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit C. 4.

On November 22, 2021 and November 23, 2021, you attended a Due Process meeting to discuss the substantiated findings of the October 22, 2021 C&I report as well as the accuracy of information you shared on your employment application and resume. You, your Union representative Ms. Hornback, your principal Ms. Hunt, and the Executive Director of Human Resources Employment Affairs Cynthia Grohmann attended the meeting. The Due Process meeting was extended over two days because Ms. Hornback had another meeting she had to attend on November 22, 2021.

Ms. Hunt initiated the meeting by advising you that she was in possession of video footage from the date of the incident. She asked whether you would want to view the footage. You stated that you would like to see the video and asked whether the video could be paused at certain points so you could offer some comments. The video was played and paused at your direction. Your principal asked whether you had seen the October 22, 2021 C&I report. You indicated that you had seen the report.

As you walked the meeting attendees through the video footage, you made the comment that Ms. Hunt had made it clear that the grace period instituted at the start of the school year for students regarding school policy had ended, particularly to students running late and using electronic devices. You stated that you were standing outside of your classroom to remind students that they needed to have their masks on, have their earbuds out, and put their phones away. You referenced the student involved in the incident,. and stated that you did not know his name at the time of the incident but later learned it from watching the news. You stated that the student was wearing a bandana to easily cover his earbuds. You stated that, while approved, it was 15

not an effective mask. You stated that you knew ■ had a medical mask because you saw him wear it while you were on bus duty. You then started discussing how you were the victim of a class D felony and suffered . You read a list of symptoms you allegedly suffer and disclosed the names of your healthcare providers. You indicated that you were released from care the previous week.

At this point, you returned to narrating the video and asked for the video to be stopped when the student punched you. You stated that you did not remember much after that but that you had pieced it together. You quoted a state statute regarding abuse of a teacher and stated that the student had used curse words at you during two prior incidents. You stated your belief that the student should not have been in your class after those incidents. You then stated that you were dazed. You continued to say, "Given my background and skill set I could have easily turned that kid's face into hamburger, but I didn't. I just tried to wrap him up. I could have messed him up but I didn't."

You allege that you do not remember speaking to Ms. Hunt or anyone else after the incident and do not remember driving home. You stated that your recollection is fuzzy and that you struggle with time and attributing statements to certain individuals.

You stated that you looked around the hallway for security, but that they were not there. You stated that you told the student that you were going to let security handle him. You thought that Ms. Hoffman may have had a hard time hearing you since you were wearing a mask. You conceded that you "might have been too snarky," but stated that that did not give the student a right to hit you. You indicated that you had consulted with legal professionals that shared your view. After the video was resumed following the student punching you, you pointed out that security was not in a specific spot, Ms. Hoffman went to her classroom to report the incident, and that she did not attempt to intervene. You next pointed to Mr. Anderson and stated that, while Mr. Anderson did intervene, you had tunnel vision at that point and were in survival mode. You allege that you were doing all that you could to protect yourself and keeping the student from getting hurt. You do not recall whether Mr. Anderson told you to let go of the student, but you let the student go and you got away. Despite the video footage, you state that the C&I re ort is incorrect because you did not remember tr ing to re-engage with You stated that after. ran around the corner, ame back around and took his backpack off. You though was coming toward you, so you put your leg up to knee him. You stated, " could have kicked him in the head. I am trained to do so. That would not have been good."

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You stated that you are not responsible for the injury to s knee and that the injury resulted from security taking Edown. You thought you told.to settle down, but you do not remember. You alleged that you still experience repercussions from your injury/concussion. You stated that you had given a speech a few days before the Due Process meeting and that you struggled to 16

find your words. You then stated that your sister sent you media footage where Ms. Hunt discussed security placement. You mentioned the filing of a felony report and were informed by Ms. Hunt that you did not have to wait on the District to file. You advised Ms. Hunt that one of the teachers at the school is married to a local news reporter and told her that you used a racial slur.

You stated that, to ■s credit, he stated that you did not use a racial slur. You referenced death threats you received at your home and that you had to involve the Elizabethtown Police Department. You were informed that Black Lives Matter were going to protest, but they did not. You then referenced an incident involving a private investigator sitting in front of your home and following you.

You then turned the conversation back to the incident and stated that one of the medical providers would testify on your behalf. You started listing reasons why you thought the District was at fault. You then stated that you did not review everything listed in the previously mentioned E-2 presented to you at the beginning of the school year. You next stated that you should have been told if. was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or emotional-behavioral disability after being shot over the summer. You indicated that you thought.was making the story up. You then mentioned a conversation with Moore's head of security regarding his personal training.

You also voiced your opinion that the District's policies, which require teachers to "implement race conscious intervention," are racist. You then told Ms. Hunt that one of her emails regarding the incident implied that you used hate speech when you stated that your sister hit harder than. You stated that you were not calling Ms. Hunt a liar, but that you did not remember making the comment.

You continued and said that the District sent the report to the Education Professional Standards Board ("EPSB") prior to interviewing you. You conceded that you submitted a statement at the time of the incident. You then stated that the law trumps the District's policy. You continued to posit conjectures. Your principal gave you a redacted copy of the C&I report and read the conclusion. You stated that you never said anything about trying to go into the AP's office, only that you were walking towards it. You expressed your disagreement with the conclusions and that you believed that the blame was being placed on you. You reframed the scenario and stated that.came at you three different times and that you believed walking away to get security was de-escalation. You indicated that you believed the District made decisions on race. You stated that you did not care about yourself, but that your family had been negatively impacted by this incident. The meeting concluded at this point, since Ms. Hornback had to attend a different meeting.

You and Ms. Hornback were advised that there would be a second part to the Due Process meeting to discuss information relating to your employment history.

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It was noted that during the November 22, 2021 meeting, you alternated between discussing the video and reading from prepared notes. You confirmed that you were reading from the same statement that is attached to the C&I Report. You also referenced your injury and lack of memory as well as your belief that you are a victim of felony assault throughout the meeting.

On November 23, 2021, you asked to revisit the report and share additional thoughts. You then read the state statute on self-defense and use of deadly force. You stated that you did not have to retreat from deadly force so that meant that you did not have to retreat from non-deadly force. You stated that your friend with the Elizabethtown Police Department told you that you could use deadly force if someone punched you in the back of the head. You indicated that you did not and that you did not hurt.You then addressed each conclusion in the report. You stated that you did protect the health and safety of others by enforcing the mask rule. You addressed the conclusion regarding embarrassing and dis araging comments and stated that it is not embarrassing or disparaging as had bragged about the shooting and■ made disparaging comments towards you. You did not address the comments you made to multiple administrators regarding how your sister and other females hit harder than.You also indicated that you believe the C&I report is filled with flaws. You indicated that the investigators are like social workers and you stated that you have no respect for them. You stated that requiring teachers to "maintain the dignity and integrity of the profession" is only used "when nothing else sticks."

You stated that SCM and the state regulations did not apply to this situation because■ was a danger to himself or others. You further stated that, if you were found to be at fault, then the security officers who intervened should also be charged. You again quoted the self-defense statute. You also alleged that you later tested positive for . You allege that, based on your calculation of the timeline, you had to have been infected on the day of the incident and that you were sure that the students involved in the incident would have tested positive if they were tested. You then stated that the video did not support the "findings of the social workers." You then read a test you characterized as a "'legal litmus test." The alleged test consisted of fifteen statements to which you responded yes. You stated that if half of the statements could be answered yes, then the District was the problem, not you.

Ms. Hornback provided a paraphrased list of the "'legal litmus test" via email.

You then listed all of your theories of liability. You indicated that you came to JCBE to specifically teach at Male or Manual, but had been replaced by a more senior teacher after teaching at Male. You concluded by stating that you never received a negative evaluation and that this situation was disheartening. You confirmed that you had shared everything that you wished to share regarding the report.

Ms. Grohmann proceeded to inform you that, after the incident, questions arose regarding your employment history. She asked you to explain your 18

employment history, your application, and your resume. Ms. Grohmann walked you through your history and provided you and Ms. Hornback with copies of documents regarding each place of employment. She confirmed dates of employment, reported incidents, the length of your service at particular school systems, and reports to and cases before the EPSB. You were employed by the Hardin County Public Schools from August 1998 through July 2000. On September 24, 1999, you received a letter of concern regarding inappropriate behavior and language with students in which you were cautioned regarding physically approaching a student. You were directed to watch training tapes and submit a written response. On April 25, 2000, you stopped a student from punching another student and held the student to the ground. You were non-renewed in July of 2000. You indicated that you were non-renewed because the principal had two DUIs and you made it known publically that the principal was not setting a good example for the students. Without being asked, you specifically pointed out that your "monkey" comment was referring to white students and that your Black sister-in-law calls her kids monkeys. A copy of the employment documentation from Hardin County Public Schools reviewed at the Due Process meeting is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit D. You were also employed by Elizabethtown Independent Schools during the 2000-01 school year. In February 2001, you were arrested and subsequently spoke about the circumstances of the arrest with your students. On March 5, 2001, you were suspended with pay pending investigation. On March 15, 2001, you were suspended without pay and your termination was recommended. On March 21, 2001, you were reported to the EPSB. On April 6, 2001, you were informed of the report and your right to file a rebuttal, which you did. On September 17, 2001, EPSB admonished you. You denied speaking to your students regarding your arrest. You stated that the criminal charges were dismissed and that you were invited back to teach, but declined.

A copy of the employment documentation from Elizabethtown Independent Schools reviewed at the Due Process meeting is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit E. You then worked at Nelson County Public Schools from July 2002 through March 2013. On October 7, 2002, you received a letter regarding the use of inappropriate language with a student in anger. On October 25, 2012, you received a private reprimand regarding the use of disrespectful and inappropriate language with your principal. On December 7, 2012, you received a reprimand for insubordination. Fall of 2012 you were placed on a growth plan. You were advised that Ms. Grohmann contacted Nelson County Public schools to confirm your dates of employment and reason for leaving.

She was informed that you were terminated on March 14, 2013. You responded that that went against the settlement agreement you reached with Nelson County. You advised that you were terminated in retaliation for 19

reporting the district to the Kentucky Department of Education for SBDM implementation issues. You indicated that, after going to arbitration, you settled with Nelson County for $150,000 and to convert your termination to a resignation effective June 30, 2013. A copy of the employment documentation from Nelson County Public Schools reviewed at the Due Process meeting is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit F. You were then employed by Bullitt County Public Schools from 2014 through 2019. You filed an employment application on July 24, 2014 and, when answering a question as to whether you had ever been involuntarily terminated or asked to resign or resigned in lieu of termination, you listed "suspension with pay" from Elizabethtown Independent Schools and your "termination with pay." On March 18, 2019, you were suspended without pay for five days for insubordination. On April 8, 2019, Bullitt County reported you to EPSB. On April 25, 2019, the EPSB Advised you of the report and your right to file a rebuttal. On May 20, 2019, a tribunal overturned your suspension. On May 22, 2019, your attorney filed a rebuttal asking the EPSB to dismiss the case. On August 19, 2019, EPSB voted to defer the case for proof of classroom management and appropriate student/teacher boundaries training. On December 14, 2020, EPSB dismissed your case. You stated that the female students who were involved in the incident leading to your suspension lied and that the case was ultimately dismissed. A copy of the employment documentation from Bullitt County Public Schools reviewed at the Due Process meeting is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit G. Finally, you applied to work for the District in 2019. On July 24, 2019, you submitted an employment application and indicated that you never had a case before the EPSB. When asked whether you had ever failed to be rehired, resigned a position, resigned to avoid termination, or terminated from employment, you answered in the affirmative. You elaborated and stated that you were "not rehired at Hardin County Schools and I did not have tenure no explanation given. I was given excellent evaluations." In July 2020, you uploaded a resume that stated that you were employed by Hardin County Schools from August 1998 through May 2001. In July 2021, you submitted an updated employment application that again failed to disclose your two cases before the EPSB and your termination from Elizabethtown Independent. A copy of the 2019 employment application from the Jefferson County Public Schools reviewed at the Due Process meeting is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit H. A copy of the 2020 resume submitted to the Jefferson County Public Schools reviewed at the Due Process meeting is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit I. A copy of the 2021 employment application from the Jefferson County Public Schools reviewed at the Due Process meeting is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit I. When asked why you did not disclose your two cases before the EPSB, you stated that the case from Elizabethtown was so long ago and you did not think 20

about it because your criminal charges were dismissed. You stated that you did not realize the 2019 case would continue despite the tribunal's decision to overturn your suspension. You stated that, at first, you did not understand that you had to complete the training required by EPSB to defer your suspension and that your attorney had to explain that to you. When it was pointed out to you that the District's application asked whether "you have or have you ever had a case before the KY EPSB..." and you answered "no" in July 2021 despite having had the situation explained to you by your attorney, you stated that you must not have read the question closely. You stated that you did not intend to misrepresent your situation and that the application is long and difficult.

When asked about the fact that you listed your termination from Elizabethtown on your Bullitt County application, but not on your application with the District, you again stated that you did not intend to misrepresent the situation, that you were asked to return to Elizabethtown Independent, and that you did not have an answer to that question.

You were then asked about your June 2020 resume that listed Hardin County Schools with employment dates that encompassed your time at Hardin County and Elizabethtown Independent, those are two separate districts. You stated that you understood that they are two separate school districts, that you did not intend to mislead the District, and that it was a typographical error. You stated that you knew you had another resume that listed both and you did not realize that the resume you uploaded left it off.

You stated that you did not include a resume with your July 2019 application and that you did list all of your relevant previous employment. You stated that you must have included that as the District verified employment for payroll/experience purposes. You then stated that the District knew about your EPSB cases as that information was on your verification employment forms. You stated that the District's process was long and difficult, you got lazy, and you thought the District already knew. You acknowledged that, when you submitted the applications and information to the District, you understood that you acknowledged that the information you provided was true.

You asked whether this would be an issue and Ms. Grohmann informed you that the Due Process meeting was your opportunity to explain and share information, that the information would be reviewed and considered, and that you would be contacted regarding a follow up. She indicated that she would check the personnel files of all District employees named William Bennett for any misfiled documents. Ms. Grohmann did so after the Due Process meeting and found no misfiled documents.

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It was noted that Board policy and the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky School Certified Personnel ("Code of Ethics") require that all teachers "...take reasonable measures to protect the health, safety, and emotional well-being of students," "...refrain from subjecting students to embarrassment or disparagement," and "...maintain the dignity and integrity of the profession." 704 KAR 7:160 prohibits the use of physical restraint in public schools as a means of punishment or discipline, to force compliance, or to retaliate and notes that when a physical restraint is used, school personnel may only use the amount of force reasonably believed to be necessary to protect the student or others from imminent danger of physical harm and the restraint must end as soon as the student's behavior no longer poses an imminent danger of physical harm to self or others.

It was further noted that the Code of Ethics states that a teacher shall "...not knowingly falsify or misrepresent records of facts relating to the educator's own qualifications or those of other professionals" and "...maintain the dignity and integrity of the profession." JCPS Ethics Guidelines require employees to provide honest, accurate and timely information and the District's employment application clearly states, "In alignment with the Jefferson County Public Schools Board policy, falsification of an application may result in immediate termination of the employee."

Based on your responses provided in the Due Process meetings, as well as the video footage of the August 23, 2021 incident, the October 22, 2021 C&I report and its substantiated findings, and your employment history and the information you provided on your District employment applications and resume, it was determined that your conduct violated the standards set forth in this letter. Your termination was recommended. A copy of the December 14, 2021 Formative Evaluation, Form E-2 is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit K. A copy of 16 KAR 1:020, Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky School Certified Personnel is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit L. A copy of 704 KAR 7:160 is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit M. Board policy 03.17 states, in pertinent, as follows: The termination of certified employment contracts shall be governed by the provisions of KRS 161.790. A certified employee may be terminated for the following reasons: 1.

Insubordination;

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... conduct unbecoming a teacher ... ;

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Inefficiency, incompetency, or neglect of duty.

Furthermore, the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky School Certified Personnel states,

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Certified personnel in the Commonwealth: 1. Shall strive toward excellence, recognize the importance of the pursuit of truth, nurture democratic citizenship, and safeguard the freedom to learn and to teach; 2. Shall believe in the worth and dignity of each human being and in educational opportunities for all; 3. Shall strive to uphold the responsibilities of the education profession, including the following obligations to students, to parents, and to the education profession: (a) To students: 1.

Shall provide students with professional education services in a nondiscriminatory manner and in consonance with accepted best practice known to the educator;

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Shall respect the constitutional rights of all students;

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Shall take reasonable measures to protect the health, safety, and emotional well-being of students;

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Shall refrain from subjecting students to embarrassment or disparagement; and

(c) To the education profession: 1.

Shall exemplify behaviors which maintain the dignity and integrity of the profession ....

See Board policy 03.17, attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit N. Within ten (10) days of receipt of this letter, you may notify the Commissioner, Dr. Jason Glass, at Kentucky Department of Education, 300 Sower Boulevard, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601, and Dr. Martin Pollio, Superintendent, Jefferson County Public Schools, 3332 Newburg Road, P.O. Box 34020, Louisville, Kentucky, 40232, if you wish to answer the charges. As stated in KRS 161.790, your failure to give notice within the ten (10) day time limit will cause the termination of your employment contract to become final. Until your termination becomes final, your suspension without pay will continue.

Should you elect to answer the charges, the Commissioner shall appoint a three-member tribunal to conduct an administrative hearing in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B within the District. The Commissioner will set the date and time for the hearing. The hearing shall begin no later than forty-five (45) days after you give notice of intent to answer the charges.

If you decide to go before the tribunal, I suggest that you retain legal counsel. The hearing will be public or private at your discretion. At the hearing, a hearing officer shall preside with 23

authority to rule on procedural matters, but the tribunal shall be the ultimate trier of fact.

Upon hearing both sides of the case, the tribunal may by a majority vote render its decision or may defer its action for not more than five (5) days.

Sincerely,

Martin Pollio, Ed.D. Superintendent Jefferson County Public Schools Enclosures cc: Dr. Jason Glass, Commissioner (w/encl.)

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EXHIBIT A

161.790 Termination of contract by board -- Administrative hearing tribunal -Sanctions.

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

The contract of a teacher shall remain in force during good behavior and efficient and competent service by the teacher and shall not be terminated except for any of the following causes: (a) Insubordination, including but not limited to violation of the school laws of the state or administrative regulations adopted by the Kentucky Board of Education, the Education Professional Standards Board, or lawful rules and regulations established by the local board of education for the operation of schools, or refusal to recognize or obey the authority of the superintendent, principal, or any other supervisory personnel of the board in the performance of their duties; (b) Immoral character or conduct unbecoming a teacher; (c) Physical or mental disability; or (d) Inefficiency, incompetency, or neglect of duty, when a written statement identifying the problems or difficulties has been furnished the teacher or teachers involved.

Charges under subsections (1)(a) and (1)(d) of this section shall be supported by a written record of teacher performance by the superintendent, principal, or other supervisory personnel of the district, except when the charges are brought as a result of a recommendation made under KRS 158.6455.

No contract shall be terminated except upon notification of the board by the superintendent. Prior to notification of the board, the superintendent shall furnish the teacher with a written statement specifying in detail the charge against the teacher. The teacher may within ten (10) days after receiving the charge notify the commissioner of education and the superintendent of his intention to answer the charge, and upon failure of the teacher to give notice within ten (10) days, the dismissal shall be final.

Except as provided in KRS 163.032, upon receiving the teacher's notice of his intention to answer the charge, the commissioner of education shall appoint a three (3) member tribunal, consisting of one (1) teacher, who may be retired, one (1) administrator, who may be retired, and one (1) lay person, none of whom reside in the district, to conduct an administrative hearing in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B within the district. Priority for selection as a tribunal member shall be from a pool of potential tribunal members who have been designated and trained to serve as tribunal members on a regular and ongoing basis, pursuant to administrative regulations promulgated by the Kentucky Board of Education. Funds appropriated to the Department of Education for professional development may be used to provide tribunal member training. The commissioner of education shall name the chairman and set the date and time for the hearing. The hearing shall begin no later than forty-five (45) days after the teacher files the notice of intent to answer the charge.

A hearing officer shall have final authority to rule on dispositive prehearing

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(10)

motions.

The hearing may be public or private at the discretion of the teacher. At the hearing, a hearing officer appointed by the commissioner of education shall preside with authority to rule on procedural matters, but the tribunal shall be the ultimate trier of fact. The local board shall pay each member of the tribunal a per diem of one hundred dollars ($100) and travel expenses.

Upon hearing both sides of the case, the tribunal may by a majority vote render its decision or may defer its action for not more than five (5) days. Provisions of KRS Chapter 13B notwithstanding, the tribunal decision shall be a final order and may be rendered on the record.

The superintendent may suspend the teacher pending final action to terminate the contract, if, in his judgment, the character of the charge warrants the action. If after the hearing the decision of the tribunal is against termination of the contract, the suspended teacher shall be paid his full salary for any period of suspension.

The teacher shall have the right to make an appeal to the Circuit Court having jurisdiction in the county where the school district is located in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B. The review of the final order shall be conducted by the Circuit Court as required by KRS 13B.150.

As an alternative to termination of a teacher's contract, the superintendent upon notifying the board and providing written notification to the teacher of the charge may impose other sanctions, including suspension without pay, public reprimand, or private reprimand. The procedures set out in subsection (3) of this section shall apply if the teacher is suspended without pay or publicly reprimanded. The teacher may appeal the action of the superintendent if these sanctions are imposed in the same manner as established in subsections (4) to (9) of this section. Upon completion of a suspension period, the teacher may be reinstated.

Effective: July 12, 2006 History: Amended 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 3, effective July 12, 2006. -- Amended 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 141, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2002. -- Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch.

200, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 598, sec. 16, effective April 14, 1998. -- Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 318, sec. 53, effective July 15, 1996; and ch. 362, sec. 6, effective July 15, 1996. -- Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch.

476, Pt. II, sec. 85, effective July 13, 1990. -- Amended 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 370, sec.

1, effective July 15, 1988. -- Amended 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 41, sec. 6. -- Amended 1944 Ky. Acts ch. 98, sec. 1. -- Created 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 113, sec. 8.

EXHIBIT B

Jefferson County Public Schools

Lat?or Management and Employee Rolations VanHoose Education Center 3332 Newburg Road Louisville, Kentucky 40. 218• (502) 48513015

JCPS

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August 23, 202-1

Mr. Williarn'R Bennett

Dear:Mr. Bennett: ThiS shall serve to confirm thatru are temporarily reassigned from your duties as a teacher at Marion C Moore penclinfinal personnel decisions.; You are to have no contact or comniunieatiori with faculty, staff, parents of students, Or students or be on the campus of Mariori 0:Moore High Schodl.

EffectiVe Tuesday, August 24; 2021 you ate- to report in person to.Amanda. Pierce, Material Production, C.B. Young Jr. Service Center, fOr terhpdfary interim assignments. C.B. Young is located at 3001 Crittenden Drive, Bldg 6, LduisVille, KY. .The phone number is (502)485-3330. Your hours will remain the same at 7:30AM until 2:30PW,

Sincerely,

O'Dell Henderson Dii:ector; Labor Mandgeriierit:and Employee Relations OH:dkr .

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EXHIBIT C

Jefferson County Public Schools CpmPliance and Investigitions

Young Jr. Seryice.Center.

3001 Crittenden Drive.

Louisville;,Kentucky.4020 (50 485-499

JCPS CONFIDENTIAL

O'DELL HENDERSON, DIRECTOR LABOR, MANAGEMENT ANQgivipLoYEE RELATIONS. _FROM;

BRAIXEY. Y91,1NG.BLOOD STACIE JACKSON, COMPLIANCE NVE$TIGATOM .

'-.COMPWANCE AN.D INVESTIGATIONS

supJEPT:. VKLIAWBENNETT,..TEAcKR.FljoH SCHOOL,. AND 10TH GRAmsTupENT,:MARION.C. mooRE SCHOOL. PATE:

OCTOBER, 22, 2021

(ADDENpvm To THE AVE

23, 2021. REPORT)

Allegation: On, August 23, 2021, the office of compliance and Investigations received a request for an.investigation from Child Protective Services (CPS). Additionally, on the same date assistant Principal at Marion C. 'Moore School, contacted the Compliance and Investigations Department to request that an investigator review video footage of the alleged incident. According to the CPS report, "Today and teochprWilliOrn Bennett got into a verbal altercation:and child assaulted toocher Teacher theo tackled child to the ground and it was broken up by.other students. Child walked off 25-30 feet and teacher approached, child: Child started„. punching teacher and teacher kicked child in the abdOmen Child's _ left knee was bleeding and hp,complained of sore spots on hiS head from wh.Ore OW the teacher pulled his hair when he was down on the ground. SLED look a report On the assatilt.On (Ocher iiFWas oontacted.and picked up child: NF did not say whether he would be seeking medical treatment, Theta is video on .social Media. Teacher admitted to saying something to child about being shot Oat

provoked student into, the verbal litOielent[siC).7 AddenduM: 'This inveOgator inCdrpOrated an addendum to the August 23, 2021 report due tdthiS invettlgator's interview with Mr. Bennett on October 21, 2021.,During the interview,, Mt. Bennett was accompanied by Chanda HornbaCk, Jefferson County Teachers Association OCTA) union repreentatiVe. Findings: This investigator; Mr. Bradley Youngblood, and co-investigator, Ms. Stacie Jackson spoke With multiple employees at Marion C. Moore School regarding the

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Page, 2 allegations involving mr. Bennett. The folldwing is a breakdown of interviews conducted during the course of the investigation, inCluding the date of each interview: Interviews conducted by,thiS investigator 1. Traci Hunt, principal high7schodl, August 24, 2021 2. Timothy Alexander, assistant principal high school, August 24, 2021 3. DeShawn Drake, monitor in-school security, August 25, 2021 4. Thomas Adams, teacher high school, August 25, 2021 5. Jeanne Meredith, talent development academy coach, August 25, 2021 6. III , student, August 27, 2021 7. William Bennett, teacher, October 21, 2021 Interviews donduCted by Stacie Jackson 1 Joel Anderson; teacher high school, August 24, 2021 2. DOhald Hudson, assistant principal high school, AuguSt 24, 2021.

Demetrius FOrney, assistant principal high school, August 25, 2021 1-donna Coffey, school clerk, August 25, 2021 5. Jesus Esquilianq, monitor in-school security, August 25, 2021 Interviews conducted jointly by this investigator and Stacie Jackson 1. r student, August 25, 2021 2.■ student, August 25, 2021 3, Erin Hoffmann, teacher high school, August 25, 2021 4. „student, August 25, 2021 Traci Hunt • rinCi sal During this investigator's: interview with Ms. Hunt, she indicated that she did not personally witness the physical altercation between Mr. Bennett and Hunt stated that in the minutes that followed the altercation, she was told b an unidentified staff member that Mr Bennett had been "struck" by astudent, and Mr. Bennett was currently in Mr, Alexander's office with Mr. Alexander-.

Ms

Ms. Hunt stated that immediately, she went to Mr. Alexander's office and proceeded to ask. Mr. Bennett if he was:okay and if Mr. Bennett needed Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to,be called. MS. Hunt stated that Mr. Bennett stated that he was fine and informed ,her, "My sister hitS harder than that, Traci," referring to the amount of force that• used to strike,hirly.

Then, Ms. Hunt stated that simultaneous to her initial conversation with Mr: Bennett, Mr. AleXander was ,in the propess of downloading the school's video surveillance footage of the altercation between and Mr. Bennett. Ms. Hunt stated that in the moments that followed, Mr. Bennett, Mr Alexander, and she all began viewing the video footage together, and stated that.-Mr. Bennett continued speaking about his version of the altercation.

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Ms. Hunt stated while speaking about the altercation, Mr. Bennett was "insis= and informed her and Mt. Alekander that he had, been in a verbal exchange with about "neck gaiter" face:mask and allegedly had some sort of issue with the color of gaiter. Ms. Hunt stated that Mr. Bennett had allegedly informed that the neck gaiter he was wearing was not allowed er the school's mask guidelines. Ms. Hunt stated thatMr'. Bennett's assertion that = "neck gaiter" was not an approved face covering was entirely incorrect and stated that,. neck gaiter was completely within school guidelineS. According to a school video that is shared with students and was provided to this investigator on August X 2021, students must wear masks that attach over the ear or tie over the ear.

Ms: HuntStated that Mr. Bennett noted that immediately following his verbal exchange With Mr. Bennetibegan walking towards the school's security department "three to four doors down" from Mr. Bennett's classroom. Ms., Hunt stated that Mr. Bennett then admitted to'making a comment to• about there being "a reason for ) being shot:" Ms. Hunt informed this 'investigator that= had survived a preVious incident in which he had sustained a gunshot wound and stated that Mr. Bennett admitted to having knowledge of• sustaining a gunshot wound: Nls..Hunt stated that as Mr. Bennett, Mr. Alexander, and she continued to simUltaneoUsly converse and view the video footage, she observed the moments of the video shoWing Striking Mr. Bennett=e back of the head. Ms. Hunt noted that in the seconds that followed, she observed and Mr. Bennett become "engaged" in a physical, ltercation. Ms. Hunt stated, that while watching the video footage, Mr, Bennett stated, "My adrenaline is going!'

Ms. Hunt stated that she asked Mr. Bennett (again) if he was in need of any medical attention and 'Mr. Bennett stated 'that he was not. Ms. Hunt stated that Mr. Bennett did express that one of his elbows was "sore," but stated that he wanted to return to his classroom. Ms. Hunt stated that she informed Mr. Bennett that he would not be allowed to .return,to his classroom due to the incident with M. , and then, she exited Mr. Alexander's office to check op other* involved in the incident.

MS. Hunt stated that she,:also called Mr. Robert Fulk, assistant superintendent, to ask ,for further guidance on how to,prOceed (administratively) due to Ms. Hunt having to leave school grounds foe a non-school related issue. When asked about potential witnesses, Ms. HOnt,indicated that there were many potential witnesses, including students and staff. Ms. ,Hunt stated 'that one particular student, had already sent an e,:mail to her indicating that she never heard Mr. Bennett use a racial slur, as alleged on some media outlets. Ms. Hunt also noted that had also.

Indicated that Mr.. Bennett never used a racial slur during the course of the altercation: When asked:as to whether,she haS ever had any concerns about Mr. Bennett as a teacher, Ms. Hunt stated that She.has had some concerns in the past. When asked to elaborate on specifiC concerns, Ms: 171,unt stated that Mr. Bennett "is combative about

,Page 4 everything!' and- stated,that Mr. Bennett initially "refused" to complete the.schopl's mandatory bias training,' Ms. Hunt stated that at the time of his refusal to take the required training, Mr. Bennett "thought that it was against his rights." Ms. Hunt also nOtedlhatjn, a separate incident, !Mr. Bennett: as-"out of line" with one of the schools' counselors but did not provide any, identifying 'information or specifics about the incident.

During the,course of-this investigatiOn, this investigator was able to obtain a written statementfromNs. Hunt.

During a f011oW:up conversation. With Hunt on August 30, 2021, this investigator inquired OS to the school's Safe Crisis ManageMent (SCM) and staff de-escalatioh training. Ms. Hunt indicated that Mr.:Hudson oversees a school-levej committee that is respOnsiblefor training and re-certifying security personnel and administrators in SCM, annually. Ms.. Hunt referred this investigator to Mr. Hudson regarding information about specific individuals at the school that had received. SCM training, Furtherrnore,..Ms. HOnt 'informed this investigator that at the beginning of each school: year, each certified staff member and an administrator review an E-2. Formative Plan, whiCh contains job and performanCe expectations. Items reviewed include the Kentucky Educational Professional StandardS 'Board (EPSB) Code of Ethics fpr certified employees, the staff handbook, and information on restraint and seclusion. ,At the beginning of the- 2021-22 school year, on AUgUst 10, 2021, Ms. Hunt stated that Mr: Forney reviewed the. aforementioned information with Mr. Bennett, which included a reminder of the individuals who were on the school's SCM core team. Mr. Bennett signed. a document stating thatMr Forney had reviewed this information with him on August 10, 2021, During the course of this investigation, this investigator was able to Obtain a written ,stateMent frorn Ms:Hunt (Attachment Tim Alexander; assistant ,ptincinal During this investigator's 'interview with Mr. Alexander, he stated that he first became aware of the "call" for security arid:stated that there was a great deal of confusion amongst responders due to the call only saying "high school hall." Mr. Alexander noted that call was extremely vague, and therefore most- of the school's security personnel and Other responders,Were not able to get to the altercation between• and, Mr., .,Bannatt the altercation was concluding.

Mr 41eXander stated that When he arrived to the. site of the altercation, the hallway was "ciepred,u0" butstated that Mr. Bennett was still present in the h l ay. ,Mr, Alexander noted that Mr. BennettIMmepOtalYinforml him pf being 'hit by and stated that Mr, ROririett ,prOcpaded to :accompany him to his Office.

Mr. Alaxanp_arstateP thaf pnpa, he Offered Mr, Bennett some ice.arid a drink and stated that Mr, Bennett_ immediately made a comment to him that "girls ,hit harder (thang. )." Mr Alexander stated that Mr. i3ennett.also made a comment indiCating that he thought that the other Students,were hitting him during the course of the

Page 5 altercation With , Then, Mr. Alexander stated that Mr. Bennett was then asked to provide a, written stateMent and Mr Bennett complied.

Mt. Alexander stated that Mr. Bennett also asked if Mr. Alexander: ould go to Mr. Bennett's classroom to, retrieve his"backpack and his "red bull" drink. .Mr. Alexander also informed this investigator that Mr. Bennett made mention of pressing criminal Charges against. and Continued to "re-emphasize" the statement that 'M hits like a girl" multiple times,to him and other staff, including himself and Ms. Hunt, once N45; Hunt entered the office moments later.

Mr. Alexander stated that once Ms. Hunt arrived in his office, Mr Bennettileaan speaking.abotA the events leading up to the physical altercation between and Mr. Bennett. Mt. Alexander stated that according to Mr. Bennett there was a brief verbal exchal.e that resulted in Mr. Bennett making a comment to about the reasons Alexander why did hac Mr. _Lprevjous!Y been shot. not indicate if Mr. Bennett's comment .to had to do with a discrepancy over neck gaiter or some other issue, Mr. Alexerider and thi$ investigator then viewed the school's video surveillance footage of the altercation on AUgu$t 23,2021, which occurred between approximately 10:15 aft'. and 10:22 a.m. (a copy of the school's video surveillance footage can be found in the file). During this investigator's viewing of the surveillance footage, Mr. Alexander was able to assist this investigator in identifying multiple potential staff and student witnesses.

Joel Anderson, teacher

On August 24, 2021, MS, Jackson conducted an interview with Mr. AndersOn. Appotding to Mr. Anderson, during the class transition between third and fourth period, he observed a crowd Of students congregating in the center of the:hallway. Mr. Anderson reported that he was approximately 30 to 40 feet away from the incident, initially. Mr., Anderson repOrted that he heard someone yell out, 'Are you going to help?"

Mr. Anderson reported that he went toward the congregating students.

Mr. Anderson reported that when he arrived, he observed Mr. Bennett on top of a student. Mr. Anderson reported that at the time of the incident he did not know the identity of the student, Mr. Anderson described. his observation as Mr. Bennett lying 'long ways stomach to stomach" on top of= Mr Anderson reported that he initially believed that Mr. Bennett was reacting to 'fighting another student. According to Mr. Anderson, he was,not aware thatthe fight was between Mr. Bennett and Mr. Anderson re oiled 'that he also oPperved two unidentified students attempting to get Mr. Bennett off ; who remained on the floor Mr. Anderson reported that it appeared that- Mt..Bennett was attempting to lift himself off of M. : When asked how he arrived at that concluiOn, Mr. Anderson replied he observed one of Mr. Bennett!s hands, palm down on the floor, end, he believed extended, but he "could not be sure."

Page 6 Mr. Anderson reported that he could:not tell from his poSition where Mr. Bennett's.other hand was located.

Mr, Anderson reported that he .plaCed his right hand under Mr. Bennett's right armpit in an effort to get him off of` Also, Mr. Anderson re orted that the two unidentified.

Students continued theit effort to get Mr. Bennett off as well. Mr. AndersOn reported that after several aftempts,, he and the students were able to get Mr. Bennett Pff. Next, Mr: Anderson exbresSed that he and the students theh ushed Mr. Bennett against the loCkers in an effort tcparate Mr. Bennett and . Mr, Anderson reported, that he then observed hair being pulled., Mr. Anderson reported that he positioned himself between and. Mr. 'Bennett. Mr. Anderson reported that he heard students yell, "He's.got hit'hair." Mr. Anderson reported that he does not know if 'was pulled up from the 'ground by his hair.

■ Mr. Anderson reported that he initially thought another student had grabbed hair. Mr. Anderson reported' was bent over and 'he observed a hand gripping hair Mr. Anderson reported that he then realized Mr. Bennett had grabbed by his hair. Mr. Anderson reported that he began to "pry" Mr. Bennett's hand out fi hair.' Mr. Anderson reported that the grip was "so tight" that he was unable to pry the hand out of the hair with his non-dominant hand. Mr. Anderson marted that he switched and used his right ('dominant) hand to pry the hand loose from= hair.

Mr. Anderson repOrted that he instructed Mr. Bennett o of s hair. Mr. Anderson reported that Mt. Bennett refused to releasehair.

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Mt'. Anderson reported that.during the incident, Mr. Bennett did not say anything and he did not respond to any instructions. Mr. Anderson reported that Mr. Bennett did not Make any.expressions and This face appeared blank and he was unusually calm.' Mr. Anderson reported thatAs,the situation continued, he heard someone yell, ',Get the fuck off of me.' Mr. AnderSOn reported that it appeared the comment Ai l - ooming from L someone behind him. aAnderson reported that he was facing = and prying Mr. Benneft's hand out of hair and the. comment did not sound as if,it was coming from the direction of ,, who was positioned in front of him. Mr. Anderson reported that he could not confirth if it was Mr. Bennett spying, "Get the fuck off of me," bait was a male voice. mr. Ander$on reported that he was finallyA)le to pry Mr. Bennett's fingers and thumb loo80 to release the grip he had on= ,:hair. .Mr. Anderson reported that once Ell hair was released, Mr. Bennett and M were apart, AfterMr. Bennett released hair from his hand, Mr. Anderson reported that school security arrived and they escorted down the hallway and around the Corner. Mr Anderson:reported that I.was upset and screaming as he was being escorted around the corner. Mr: Anderson reported that then, he observed Mr. Bennett walking down the hallway and around, the comer where= had been escorted. Mr. Anderson reported that it appeared as though Mr. Bennett was following after M

Page 7 Mr. Anderson reported„that he went in the direction of Mr. Bennett. Mr. Anderson reported that he observed "break free." Mr. Anderson reported' that Mr. Bennett was facing . Mr Anderson, reported that was able to "swing on" Mr. Bennett.

Mr. Anderson reported -that he then observed Mr. Bennett lift his foot upward and Mr. Anderson did not report if he ooseryed Mr. Bennett make „extended it toward physical contact with his foot.

Mr. Anderson reported thatwas immediate) escorted away. Mr. AndersOrl reported that•Mr: Bennettcontinued following Mr. Anderson reported that he stood in front of Mr. Bennett to prevent him from,furthering his efforts to go to.. . Mr. Anderson reported Mai= was able to walk past security, Mr.-Anderson reported that wa. s immediately restrained; once more Mr. Anderson reported that during The restraint of1.1.;, Mr.,,Bennett approached him and asked, "Do you believe me now?"

Mr. Anderspn reported that he instructed Mr. Bennett to "shut up," but before he could complete his sentente, a school administrator instructed Mr. Bennett to leave the area.:-.

Mr. Anderson reported that he did not have any further contact with Mr. Bennett nor 1111 i_aStly, Mr. Anderson saidthat what he observed of Mr. Bennett's behavior during the entire did not appear 'appropriate for an adult (Attachment A): Donald Htidson, assistant.principal On August.24, 2021, Ms. Jackson conducted an interview with Mr. Hudson. According to Mr. Hudson, he heard a female voice come over the radio needing assistance in the high school hallway. Mr. FiL:% i on reported that when he arrived around the corner, he near the high school office area. and =I Bennett observed Mr. Mr. Hudson reported that he observed security monitors escorting II Mr Hudson reported that he opened a door and was escorted inside. Mr. Hudson reported that he was unaware that the situation involved a student and a Staff person.

Mr. Hudson reported that once they were inside the room, started sayin "could not believe that the teacher did that to him." Mr. Hudson reported that did not elaborate on what had occurred. Mr. Hudson reported that he advised :Mr. Forney that he was going to review the video.

Mr:. Hudson reported that he viewed the video and he was able to gather the information about the incident when he was'watching it. Mr. Hudsonreported that.he did not witness the events Oilhe incident live."

Mr. Fludson reported that he heard,,,from both Mr. Bennett and when they were spoken to, that Mr. Bennett,made thecomment "that's what got you shot over the summer." .Mr: Hudson reported that also stated that he "blooped out" when W. Bennett had made the comment .Mr. Hudson reported that stated that after hearing the comrrient, he:ran up to Mr. Bennett and hit him from behind.

Page 8 ACcording to Mr. FILidsd,n, during the conversation within , he observed an abrasion OM knee. Also, reported that his head hurt as a result of his hair being .i illed: Mr. Hudson reported that Mr. Bennett reported that his elbow 'hurt when be and .

M went to the ground.

Mr, HudSon reported that he believed that Mr. Bennett's initial reaction after being struck by •'Was "within the guidelines." Mr. Hudson stated that what he observed from the video; the subsequent actions such as pulling his hair, following after , and kicking MI in the stomach was "not appropriate" (Attachment B). student During this investigator's interview with stated that he is a student in Mr. Bennett's,class and he Wasstent when the altercatiOn occurred. Present for this investigator's interview with was= s father. stated that the incident occurred at approximately 10:15 am. during a class change while he was "coming upstairs" from his previous plass. stated that as he was getting ready to enter the classroom, he heard 'Say the words "nigga" and "motherfuaker" multiple times to Mr. Bennett ash and MR Bennett were standing in the hallway, . stated that he was unsure as to whAIMI. was so upset and was not present for whateVer initiated anger. stated that that he then proceeded to go into his Classroom to prepare for class. stated that moments later, he beard a "boom" and stated that .he immediately went into the hallway and saw Mr, Bennett on top of MI on the,ground. clarified b sa in that.' was on his back while on the ground and Mr. Bennett was on top of stated that he observed I. attempting to hit Mr. Bennett from fhe ground and stated that multiple unidentified students were trying to get Mr, Bennett Off of also noted that Mr: Bennett was "trying to hdld onto"M arms to restrain hiM and stated that Mr. Bennett's arms were in ,a ''bent" position (not fully extended). statedlhat he did hear Mr. Bennett say, "Get security," and stated that responded by saying, "What security, nigga?" stated that after multiple attempts by students and staff to remove Mr: 'Bennett from Mr. Bennett continued to pull him 11111 rand "kept going." clarified by saying that "kept going" meant that Mr. Bennett intended to engage in the-physical altercation with= statedat once= was finally'able to break free from. Mr. Bennett's grasp, he observed :walk in the opposite direction of Mr. Bennett and "take off his sweatshirt." stated that he then observed Mr. Bennett walk ink direction, but stated that he did not selp anything after that "because teachers were telling us to go back to class:"

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'student During this investigator's interview Wit confirmed that he was a witness to the altercation. Per:the request of s parent(s), Mr. Hudson was present„ during this investigator's interview Wit= . stated. that in the moments leading up .to the physical altercation betweenand Mr. Bennett, was in the hallway waiting for'hiSt?rother. stated that when was approaching Mr. Bennett's classroom, he heard Mr. Bennett ask if, he had a "correct maskk to wear into the classroom. stated that NI responded to Mr. Bennett by calling Mr. Bennett the "n-word." stated that Mr. Bennett then told. 'that was "racist,' and Made some sort of comment about being "just another:black boy that got shot."

Stated that he then attempted to pull out his cell phone to record the verbal exchange; therefore, he never, saw .punch Mr. Bennett but "heard it." stated thafthen, he witnessed Mr-. Bennett run lowards"111 and "tackle .." said that he never heard Mr. Bennett tell anyone to iet ecUrity and stated that he then saw multiple people trying to get Mr. Bennett off of Next, according to , while individuals were trying to get Mr. Bennett off as they were on the ground, ' as trying to hit.Mr. Bennett, but indicated that "arms were pinned down.' When asked for any other potential witnesses stated that. was present then noted that as the physical altercation ensued, Mr. Bennett "Would not get off. cill. and stated Mr. Bennett "had his ) hair when they were getting Up." also stated that as was "bending over" to get off of the ground, me. Bennett "kneed him" in face. w

Stated that once 'and .Mr. Bennett were upright, there were "two to three peqpie" in between and Mr. Bennett,- but stated that Mr. Bennett wa$ still graspihg hair. When asked as to whether he ever heard Mr. Bennett say anything to said that he did not. t stated that after some ■ or anyone else amount of time, Mr. Bennett released his hold on IN hair. stated that, once separated; he observed IM 'and Mr, Bennett both walk in the direction of the high sChool Office.

Stated that a-teacher then instructed him to go to class so he did not:see, anything after that. Durind the course of this investigation, this investigator was able to obtain a written staternenffrom (Attachment C). student During this investigator's intervieW'With witness to the, altercation, Per the request of present during this investigator's interview with

confirmed that he was a parent(s), Mr. Hudson was

Rage 10 -Stated that in the moments leading up to the altertation between ,and Mr. Bennett, he was'going to his fourth period class and stated that he heard say to Mr Bennett, "Hey'nigga, what are we doing in class today?". stated that next, he heard. Mr. Benhett ask, What'did you call me?" stated that began cursing at Mr. Bennett and Mr. Bennett "said something about -his mask:" AfterwardS,M stated that Mr. Bennett began walking to get security and stated that,. said something like, "I guess I'm following this cracker." stated. that like, "I hope you got shot" and then saw: e then heard Mr, Bennett say 8ubseqUently hit Mr: Bennett: = stated that Mr, Bennett was initially "stunned;" but stated that Mr, BeppOtt immediately tackled stated that Mr, Bennett was. on top of as they were on the ground and stated that." continued to throw punches that were ineffective due to his position underneath. Mr. Bennett. "stated that he thought that he observed Mr. Bennett attempt to punch 1.11 : based upon_ the way that. Mr. Bennett was "swiveling his arms" back and forth. When asked as to whether or not Mr. Bennett was saying anything at this stage of the altercation stated that Mr. Bennett-was saying, "Go get security."

Then= stated that he immediately told Mr. Bennett to • et off of and made multiple verbal and ,physical attempts to get Mr. Bennett off of stated that, in his opinion, Mr. Bennett's "motive was not to et up" and felt as though Mr. Bennett was content with being on ti2Lof stated that an unknown adult walked uplM then Observed . W, Mr. Bennett, and the unknown adult "u against a *ker." Then= observed Mr. Bennett-grab hair when was"bent down" and indicated that Mr. Bennett had "pulled him ) up by his, hair:" :denied pla.ne observed Mr. Bennett attempt to knee but stated that he feeling,Mr., Bennett 'jerking" es ,he continued his effort to separate Mr. Bennett and informed this investigator that he felt as though Mr. Bennett "was not trying AP get`away" ftoM the altercation. stated that once he and others were able to remove Mr. Bennett's grasp on held walked towards the :high school, office but stated that Mr. Bennett "goes back to him arid:starts fi hting again." even indicated that Mr. Bennett "pushed rheasjde"to follow after they had finally been.sepOrated. stated that once near the high school office,._' squared up" and made an unsuccessful attempt to strike Mr. Bennett."' stated that he then observed Mr. Bennett "kick" while attempting' o grab • once more. During the course of this:investigation thiS-inVeetigator was able to obtain a written statement from(Attachment D).

Page 11 Erin Hoffmann, teacher During this investigator's:interview with Ms. Hoffmann, she indicated that she was witness to the altercation between and Mr. Bennett. ,MS. :Hoffmann stated that she, was initially unaware of the identity of the student who was involved in the altercation; .Ms. Hoffmann stated that she was standing outside. of her classroom during a class change and indicated that her classroom was directly across from Mr. Bennett's classroom: MS. Hoffmann stated that.she observed walk up and stand outside of Mr. Bennett's classroom, talking to some of his friends. Ms.. Hoffmann stated that next, she heard Mr. Bennett tell that he was going to have to wear a regulatory mask. Ms. Hoffmann stated that 'then responded to Mr. Bennett, but she could not remember exactly what said but 'It was resistant" in nature.

Additionally, Ms, Hoffmann stated that Mr, Bennett then .informed just call Security, I'M not going to,argtie with you," Ms. Hoffmann stated that then, said, "Fuck ou, n-word," and Mr. Bennett said, "What did you call me?" Ms. Hoffmann said that then repeated his expletive-laden statement and Mr. Bennett told. that his comments were "racist." MS- Hoffmann stated that she also heard Mr. Bennett infOrM that he would not be able to come into his class and proceeded to walk towards security.

Ms. Hoffmann indicated that continued to make remarks, but could not recall,the specific remarks said by Ms. Hoffmann stated Qatar. Bennett then said, "That's hOW y9u end up getting shot," as he was walking past= on his way to get security personnel.

Afterwards, Ms. Hoffmann stated that she observed hit Mr. Bennett in the back of his head and said Mr. Bennett was 'startled." 'Ms. Hoffmann indicated that Mr. Bennett immediately turned around and "dove" and subsequently "landed full body" on top of Ms;Hoffrnann,stated that, from what she observed, Mr. ,Bennett and •'were in a "stomach to stomaCti!'.position, with Mr. Bennett located directly on top of Ms, Hoffmann stated that She then ran inside her classroom and called for security:.

M. Hoffmann stated that once, inside her classroom, she never came .back out and did not witness the subsequent events. Ms. Hoffiriann informed this investigator, "I don't feel like any de-escalation techniques were used" by Mr, Bennett and.felt as though Mr Bennett's tiehayior.s escalated the situation; During the course of this investigation, this investigator. was able to obtain a written statement from Ms. Hoffman (Attachment M).

DeShawn Drake, monitor in,school security During thiS imiestigatorsinteNiew with. Mr. Drake, he informed this investigator:that he ,did not get upstairs to where the altercation took place until "after the first part, which was the initial physical, altercation in the hallway of Mr. Bennetts classroom,

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Mr. Drake said that When he finally got upstairs, he observed numerous students, and staff in thearea between the office and the library. Mr. Drake stated that he first observed walk through the school's media center to.retytn to the area of the initial physical altercation With :Mr, Bennett. Mr. Drake stated that as returned to the area betWeen the highschgol office and library, was restrained by staff.

Mr. Drake stated that he.did not realize that the incident involvedand a teacher and initially thought that the incident i involved two students. Mr. Drake stated that at some point, he heard lhecrOWd" say that'Mr. Bennett was involved.in the altercation.

Mr. Drake stated that he then,approached Mr. Bennett and "told him to back up." Mr. Drake:indicated that Mr Bennett did not say anything and could not recall if Mr. Bennett Complied' with his directive.

When asked abbut the proXirriity of where Mr. Bennett, was standing in relation to While.' was being restrained, Mr. Drake stated that Mr. Bennett was "only a few feet away' from where, 'Was:Deing restrained.

Thomas AdaMS, teaCher During this investigator's -interview With Mr., Adams, he noted that he first becarrie aware of the incident when he 'looked down the hall" and saw students with "cell phones out."

Mr. Adams stated that he immediately rushed down the hall and gave verbal instructions for students to move out of the way. Mr. Adams stated that once he arrived at the altercation, heigr, Anderson, Mr, Bennett, and two unknown students (who later turned out to -0e ,and Initially! Mr. Adams reported that he believed the altercation was.Detween two students -and began to, immediately snout "let go, let go" repeatedly. Mr. Adams stated that he observe4 the four aforernentiOned indivjduals in a "crouched positidn" ,and othei, students were repeatedly saying! "Let go, let go When asked about speCific observations of the physical altercation, Mr. Adams stated that he 'tlidn't have a Cleat view" of Mr. Bennett's,hands and Indicated that he never saw Mr. Bennett: grab hair. Mr. Adams stated that, once students and staff (including himself) were able to sepatate. and Mr. Bennett.' immediately went around the cornet towards the high school office and began to take off his sweatshirt Mr. Adams stated that as security personnel finally approached the altercation, '"ran off' and he was unaware. of Mr, Bennett s location at that point. Mr. Adams stated that he then. returnecIto the hallway towards his own classroom and did not see anything:else. DUring the course of thiS investigation, this investigator was not able to obtain a written statement. rpm Mr,Adams:

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:Jeanne Meredith, talent developrrient academy coach During thiS investigatOr's interview with ,Ms. Meredith, she informed this investigator that her office (within the high school &fide) is located a very short distance from where the altercation occurred. Ms. Meredith stated that she "saw and heard a group" in the haihNay and stated that as she walked into the hallway, she observed and Mr. . Bennett "scuffling."

Next, Ms. Meredith stated that she observed Mr. Bennett "trying to hold the student' and held • "in a bear hug:" Ms. Meredith stated that she then saw Mr. Drake "pUlling them apart," but "was breaking away from guards and Knockgd over a girl."

When asked abOut Mr. :Bennett's location or direction once and ,Mr. Bennett separated, 'MS. Meredith said, hat she could not be certain. of Mr. Bennett'S location; hoWever, She "could tell Mr. Bennett was agitated." Ms, Meredith indicated that in the small window of time that she observed the altercation, she never saw Mr. Bennett swingl kick, or speak. During the course of this investigatiOn, this investigator was able to, Obtain a,written statement frOln, Ms. Meredith (AttachMent E).

Demetritis Forney assistant princiOal On August 25, 2021, Ms. Jackson conducted an interview With MS. Forney. According to Mr. Forney, he was in a meeting when he heard the call for assistance. Mr. Forney reported that when he arrived, he observed coming down the hallway from the theater room.. Mr. Forney reported that "ran into" a student causing both him and the unidpntified female student to fall to the ground.

Mr rorneYfeported that-while was on the ground, in-schoOl security monitors restrained hiriv. Mr. FOnloy described the restraint as one security monitor securing his legs by lying across them and another on per portion of his .: body Mr. Forney reported that he instrt;dte.clthem to release . Mr. FOrney reported that Mr. Bennett Came frprn around the corner and stated, 'He hit rne," Mr. Forney reported that he instructed Mr. Bennett to leave the area. Mr. Forney reported that Mr. Bennett turned around but remained in the vicinity where was being restrained. Mr. Forney reported that they escorted to a room. :Mr. :Forney. reported that - state4,that theincident began over his mask. reported that Mn Bennett told,hirn that his "gaiter mask" was a bandanna, 'then stated that Mr. Bennett moe the, comment, You justanother black (person) that got shot."

Forney_ reported that". 'stated that he got upset and hit Mr. Bennett in the back of his head because of the comment. Mr. Forney reported that from his understanding, Mr. Bennottlwas aware that had been shot and had disclosed it during a team byilding exercise that was conducted in Mr. Bennett's classroom previously.

Mr. ForneY reported that II received an :injury. Mr. Forney reported that they administered. first aid to the scrape on his knee by,giving :him a Band-Aid and peroxide

F'age 14 to clean the bloody area. Mr Forney reported that stated that his head hurt as result ofhis hair being pUlled. Mr. Forney reported that they only gave an ice pack due to the lack of a medical waiver dminister any medication such as ibuprofen. Mr. Forney could not confirm if any of hair was pulled out from his scalp (AtteChment F): LaDonna.Cciffey, hikh school clerk On August 25, 2021, Ms. Jackson conducted an interview with high school clerk, LaDonna Coffey. MS. Coffey reported that she was in the high school office and she heard yelling from outside of the office. MS. Coffey repotted that she walked out of the office to teeif assistance waseded. pe Ms. Coffey reported that she saw a fight and called forassistance.

MS. Coffey reported that she did not have an unimpeded view of the fight, Ms. Coffey reported that she was able to observe Mr. Anderson "pulling someone." Ms. Coffey reported that she also Observed Mr. Bennett. Ms: Coffey reported that she thought Mr. Bennett was there tO.assist.With breaking up the fight.

Ms. Coffey reported that)t was not until "sometime later" that she was made aware that i.ht.

Bennett was a partitipant in tts . Ms, Coffey was also unaware of the previOus encounter when Mr. Bennett and ME were on the floor engaged in a physical altercation. Ms. Coffey reported that she did not observe 'how the incident began.

In her verbal interview, Mil Coffey reported that she observed Mr. Bennett approach .; however, in her written statement, Ms. Coffey rortecl that approached Mr: Bennett. MS. Coffey reported that she observed IM strike Mr. Bennett in the head. Ms: Coffey reported that Mr..Bennett lifted his leg up into the air as if in a kicking motion, Ms. Coffey, reported that she could not determine which action occurred first or if it Was simultaneous, '(This encounter was after the initial physical altercation.) 'look off' running and knocked into a female student Ms. Coffey-reported. that Causing them to fall to the, ground. Ms. Coffey reported that she helped the female student stand up and therefore was unable to focus her attention on • Ms. Coffey 'reported that when she was able to return her attention onto= Mr. Forney and a security monitor had-restrained hiM on the floor with hiS hands behinack. Ms. Coffey reported that then; 41e observed them in the procpss of getting off the :.floor. , Ms. Coffey reported that when they lifted off the floor, they placed hiM againSt the lOcker.Coffey repott.ed That she then observed Mr. Bennett attempting to reach over toward= yelling repeatedly thathe was going to press charges. Ms. Coffey reported that she instructed Bennett to leave the area Ms. Coffey reported that it appeared,that Mr. Bennett was ,upset. Ms. Coffey reported that his face was red and he appeared angry. Ms. Coffey reported that the fact that Mr:

Page 15 Bennett continued to approach the,area where was being, restrained and repeatedly yelled that he was going to press charges, indicated to her he was angry.

Ms; Coffey reported that Mr. Bennett was repeatedly told to walk away but he did not.

Ms:: Coffey reported that Mr. Bennett also yelled that struck him in the back of his head4Attachment G); Jesus Esquiliano, monitor in-school security On'August 25; 2021, MS. Jackson conducted an interview with in-school security monitor, Jesus Esquiliano. During fhe verbal interview; Mr: Esquiliano reported that, he received acail for assistance. Mr. Esquiliano reported that the call indicated that the incident was occurring near room 102. Mr. Esquiliano reported that•he responded and learned that it was the wrong locatiOn. Mr. Esquiliano reported that when he learned of the correct localiai., he sprinted to the area. Mr, Esquiliano stated that upon arrival, he observed that MI and Mr. Bennett had.been separated. Mr. Esquiliano- reported that 1111 was "being pushed" away from the area to calm down. Mr. Es reported that students were yelling that the fight was between Mr., Bennett and Mr. Esquiliano reported that II Was able to run toward the theater room. In his verbal interview, Mr. Esquiliano reported that Mr. Bennett was "ready to retaliate." Mr. Esquiliano.describes that he Observed Mr. Bennett coming toward I= even when he was told to'leaVe the area. Mr. Esquiliano reported that Mr, Bennett yelled that he was was yelling, "I'm going to going -to press charges 'Mr. Esquiliano reported that fuck you u Mr.- Esquiliano reported that'. and Mr. Bennett were in close proximity allowing 'to extend: his arm toward Mr. Bennett in an effort to strike him. r to Mr, 'Esquitianci reported that during the incident,. he oberved security placing the ground. Mr Esquiliano reported that after placing on the ground, they got up and be was being "pinned" against the lockers. Mr. Esquiliano reported that again, Mr. Bennett 'Vied" to come cloSe to , When asked why Mr. Bennett was not escorted awidayto prevent any further contact, Mr. to.calM down and to assess .EsqUiliang reported that their focus was on getting the situation:. Mr Esquiliano reported that they were eventually able to get El out of the,area and escorted him to a room. Mr. Esquiliano reported that Mr. Bennett also left, the area. 'Mr: Esquiliano- reported that,he began to get the hallway cleared and .back to normalcy-(Attachment H), ,

student During this investigators interview with , was accompanied by his mother, and attorney; Aubrey Williams. CPS worker, Karen Doss, was also present for the interview. F011owingintrOdUctiOns, Mr. Williams immediately informed this investigator that; there .would be very limited information that would be shared by

Page 16 thifing the Course of the interview; as to not jeOpardize a current criminal case invol‘iing ()Uring thiS investigator's, interview with regarding allegation$ of inappropriate physical contact, inappropriate comments, and unprofessional behavior by Mr, Bennett, 'Indicated that, the incident began when Mr. Bennett took issue with neck .gaiter. was asked if he was aware of the school's ,policytguidelines on protective masks, and .indicated that he was not. informed this investigator that he had been wearing the same neck gaiter since the inception of the 2021-2022 school year and.nOted that the neck gaiter was green, black, and white in color. stated that while in the hallway, Mr. Bennett, stopped him "to assert his power" and stated that Mr Bennett told him, "Take that bandanna, ff." stated that Mr. Bennett;then informed him that the "bandanna" that he was wearing was againSt school guidelines.

NeXt stated that as he started to enter the classroom, Mr. Bennett "blocked the door" and respOnded by telling Mr. Bennett that the ,neck gaiter was "not a bandanna;" 'stated that Mr; Bennett once again instructed him to remove'is "bandanna" and stated that he told Mr. Bennett, "not to treat me like a n-word." stated that Mr. Bennett then said to him, "You're just a boy that got shot," and proceeded to inform this investigator about admitted that this had infuriated him. an incident from June 2020, in which he was the victim of a drive-by shooting while stated that he suffers from severe mowing grass as an innocent bystander: emotional trauma as a result and did not 'have insurance,coverage (at the time of the also spoke about multiple graphic incident) to recekie mental health treatment. details he recalls of the incident and how this has affected his emotional well-being. being a shooting victim in When asked as to whether Mr'. RennOtt was aware, of Mr: aware. explained that during the • Bennett was June 2020, indiCated that first week of.the 202172022 school year, each of Mr. Bennett's students had to sp,eak individually in front of Mr. Bennett's claSs about each student's summer. stated thathe spoke to the entire class and. Mr. Bennett about the incident, just weeks before.

According to after Mr. Bennett said to him, "You're just a boy'that got snot," admitted that he approached Mr. Bennett and "grabbed him by the shoulders." Then, 'Stated that Mr, Bennett then .Pegan "punching" him and "kneed" him in his face. indicated that Mr. Bennett used racial slurs as Mr. Bennett was laying on 'top of him, When asked apout the specific racial slurs used by Mr. Bennett, stated that he "blacked out" and never heard the slurs firtthand, but was later-told by Other students of, the _ alleged slurs. inforrried this investigator that he does remember coming out of the "blackout" just before he andMr. Bennett were separated by students and staff. stated that prior to the separation, Mr; Bennett giapbed a large section of his hair and "wouldn't let go."

Pagel? 'stated. that follOwing the incident, he had "knots" on his head from where Mr, Bennett had grabbed and pulled on his hair with forge. also indicated that one of his legs hurt due to the time, in which Mr. Bennett was lying on top of him.

When asked about what happened after students and staff were able to separate and Mr. Bennett, indicated that he was unsure and felt as though hp continued to "blackout" during much of the altercation with Mr. Bennett. was unable to answer any questions as to whether Mr. Bennett continued to follow him toward the high school office, if Mr. Bennett attempted to re-engage in a physical altercation, or if Mr. Bennett ever said anything to:him during the remainder of the altercation.

When asked if he had ,any previous incidents involving Mr. Bennett, stated that during first,week of the current 2021-2022 school year, Mr. Bennett bad once called security on him because he checked the time on his cell phone. did not provide any other detak aboUt that incident: William Bennett, teacher On August 25, 2021, Ms: GwendOlyn Luckett, 'Clerk in the Compliance and Investigations DepartMent, attempted to make contact with Mr. William Bennett via phone in order to schedule a time for Mr. Youngblood to interview him for this investigation. On the.same date, Ms. Luckett followed up with. Mr. Bennett via email' and requested that he call her at his earliest convenience.

Mr. Bennett spoke with Ms. Luckett on August 26, 2021, and stated that he would forward Ms. Luckett s email to his attorney, Mr. Jeff Walther, and that he would not be available for an interview until the week of August 30, 2021. On August 27, 2021, Ms. Lindsay Wright; Assistant General Counsel for Compliance and Investigations contacted ,Mr. Walther to arrange an interview with his client. Mr. Walther notified Ms. Wright that he was, no longer representing Mr. Bennett, and that an individual from JeffersOn County Teachers Association (JCTA) would be representing him.

Next. ,on August 30, 2021, Ms, Luckett contacted Ms. Chanda Hornback, Union .Representative for J,CTA„to schedule an interview with Mr. Youngblood and Ms. Hornback''s client, Mr,'. Bennett. Ms. Hornback reported that Mr. Bennett'had a concussion and was not working due to filing a Workers' Compensation claim.

Therefore, Mr. Bennett would not'be present at work until further notice. As a_ result, an interview with .Mr, Bennett;as not scheduled.

Although an interview:With Mr: Bennett and this investigator was not scheduled, Ms. Huntprovided this investigator with a written statement prepared by Mr. Bennett on August 23, 2021. In that statement,- Mr. Bennett wrote, "Told he could not enter room with bandana-=---rnUst : have approved mask. started arguing and called me a "fucking nigger several times. I told him that was very racist, and proceeded down hallway to get continued to come at me, and I stated this is why he probably got shot. 'punched Me in back of the head. I turned and tackled him and

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friends were trying to help him (

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Addendum.: The following interview with Mr, Bennett is incorporated into the August 23; ,2921 report.

On September 29, 2021, Ms. Chanda Hornback, JCTA representative, contacted Ms. Traci Hunt via email and Stated, "JCIA objects to the complefibn of the investigation Without having interviewed Mr. Bennett. We are respectfully requesting that the district wait to complete their inVeStigation until after Mr. Bennett has had an opportunity to share his side, This will not 'be possible until ,he is medically ,capable and released by his doctors." (Attachment N) Asa result, on September 30, 2021, Ms. Lindsay Wright, Assistant General Counsel for COmplienCe and. Investigations, sent Ms. Hornbeck an email in order to schedule an interview with Mr. Bennett. On October 1, 2021, Ms. Hornback told Ms. Wright, Wright"At At thi5 time, Mr. Bennett hasn't been cleared to return to work and is suffering from severe symptoms. Being interviewed under those conditions would not be to his benefit. He should not be interviewed until his dOctOr clears him to return to work."

(Attachment 0) Next On October 1, 2021, Ms. Wright responded to. Ms. Hornback, '9 would like to schedule' this interview. Please let me know which one of the below dates works best for you, If Mr. Bennett is not cleared by his doctor by, our scheduled date, we will discuss rescheduling for the f0110Wing week:: On October 15, 2021, MS, Wright:emailed Ms. Hornbeck and said, "Please advise me of your availability for an. interview with Mr. Bennett on the afternoon of Monday, October 18, 2021 or Tuesday, October 19, 2021. On October 18, 2021, Ms. Hornback replied, (Mr. Bennett) dOesnot return to work until Tuesday (Optober 19, 2021)...(and) I am `out Of town on WedneSdey (0Otober.20; 2021). Can we schedule for Thursday (October 21, 41.21)?" Mr. Youngblood, Ms. Hornback, and Mr. Bennett met on October 21,-2021.

William Bennett; teacher During thiSinvestigaldt's interview with Mr. Bennett on October 21, 2021, ,he was eotornpanied by Chenda Hornbeck, Jefferson County Teachers ASsociation (JCTA) union representative Before,the onset of this investigator's interview with Mr. Bennett, he showed this investigator multiple pictures of immediate and extended family mernberS, many of whom were non7,Caucasian. Mr. Bennett stated he 'Wants to diSpel any mythS of being a racist, S portreyed in the media". Mr. Bennett said the 2021-2922 school year his,second year at Moore High School and hiS third year working for Jefferson CoOrity Public Schools.(JcpS).

Mr. Benneftreported_he,hacl efready viewed video footage of the incident between him and on August _ 23, 2021 and, did not reqUest that this investigator show

Page 19 him video footage of the incident. Mr. Bennett stated that on August 23, 2021, he was standing in the schoors hallway during a class change, directly outside of his classroom, Mr. Bennett said hp did not observe any security personnel in the hallway dping "hall duty" and said there are "typically" two security personnel in his hallway, one "very close" to his doOr and another approximately "15-20 feet away" from his classrobm door.

Mr. Bennett stated that as he was standing in the hallway, he was "reminding students" to remove any "earbuds" or "bandanas," both of which were prohibited by school policy.

This investigator asked Mt. Bennett about the school policy on personal protective equipinent (PPE) masks; and Mr. Bennett stated a "teachers Meeting" was held at the beginning.of the school year (exact date unknown) to train staff on mask guidelines. Mr. Bennett could not remember the exact date of the teacher's meeting or who led the meeting, but stated staff were taught that "bandanas", were forbidden. peers standing in close proximity .Of the Then; Mr: Bennett said hp saw two of classroom door speaking to one another, Mr. Bennett speculated one of the student's was but could not recall last,norne, or the identity of the second student. Mr. Bennett Statedthat moments later; ' approached and began speaking with his peers. Mr. Bennett reported he immediately observed to be wearing his "earbuds" and had a "bandana covering the earbuds." Mr. Bennett said he knew was wearing the forbidden earbuds because he "could see the earbuds bulging out" was wearing to conceal the earbuds. from the "bandana" wearing Mr. Bennett said there had been previous incidents in which he caught the earbuds and had 10 remind the earbuds were strictly forbidden by school 'to remove his "bandana and earbuds" and policy. Mr. Bennett repotted he told to wear "his regular medical mask" (described as a standard PPE mask instructed that loops over the ears). „beparrie extremely hostile and said, "You're a mother:Next, Mr. Bennett said fucking nigger." Mr. Bennett said he immediately asked "What did you call me?" ands subsequently replied, "You're a mother fucking nigger, you, white ass bitch."

Mr, Bennett said he continued speaking with and said, "That's a very racist comment" Mt. Bennett: indicated became increasingly hostile and said, "I am a racist you are, a mother fucking white ass bitch.. I'll never let some old mother fucking white dUde tell me what I can do." Mr, Bennett said he "wasn't going to engage anymore" but said to's "Okay, but you are not going into my room." Mr. Bennett indicated said, "I„don't give a fuck, you white ass bitch."

During the Verbal exchange with Mr. Bennett said he "didn't see any security" personnel and stated he ,started moving towards the "STEM Academy' (down the hallway) to notify security; Mr. Bennett stated that as he began walking away from he said to .',Unbelievable" and subsequently, "09 you think running your mouth like that is, what 'got you shot'?" Mr. Bennett denied that he ever made a racist

Page, 2c) comment,to during the verbal exchange and said Pe was not angry, despltp the multiple. insults from ' Before proceeding, with additional questions pertaining to the physical altercation, this :investigator asked Mr. Bennett about his knowledge of being a gunShot victim.

Mr. Bennett stated theiP Were couple of prior occasions when • had stated he had .beep shot (during the summer of 2020) My. Bennett said the first time mentioned being:Shot was during the first week of school "when'students were. discussing•What they ,had done during the summer." Mr, Bennett noted there was another occasion or two when she "heard bragging about being shot" and ,Mr. Bennett stated he wasn't certain 'Was an, ctual gunshot victim or if it was just bravado: Mt. Bennett stated that as he prbdeeded down the hallway to notify security personnel; punched him in the back of,his head. Mt. Bennett reported he was "dazed" and "saw stars" resulting from ::punch: Mr Bennett said he turned and saw "about ready to throw another punch:" Mr. Bennett said ,he "wrapped ( ) up to keep frOrp getting punched" and said he and 'Simultaneously "fell." Mr. Bennett said that while .heswaspn the ground`, punched him "two times' and "Kneed me in the groin:',' Mr. ;Bennett said he, is proficjent in "Self-defense tactics" and Stated, "I could have, ade his face into„hamburger". Mr. 'Bennett 'indicated that as continued to r with his "arms around" ,punch :him; he was poSitioned "on,top" of Mr: Bennett didn't approxitnate the-length of time he and were on the groUnd but stated unidentified "students" were trying to separate he and •Mr. Bennett stated he made verbal _directives for someone to notify security, but stated, security personnel did not arrive until an Undisclosed, amount of time later, Mr. Bennett stated " said -to. hfm,'"There ain't no security, nigga," Mr Bennett said he "thinks Mr. Anderson arrived" while still on the ground and indjoated )." Mr. Bennett stated he subsequently "got up," Mr. Anderson said, "rye but indicated Mr Andetton "didn't-have .secure because kept coming at" 111M. MC'Oennettindicated that onCe'he gOt to hisfeet, he had 'nowhere to retreat" .due to having .his baCkagainSt a row Of lbojcprs and ,multiple students surrounding him, Then, Mr. ,' 5ennett:stated he "grabbed!' hair and "put head down" to from aSSOOlting`,hitn., Mr. Bennett referenced a self:dpfense tactic and prevent said, "If .ypit conttolthe.::head„ you control the body": 'then surged fOtWardP and was still throWing punches: Mr..

Sehnattsaid Bennett said .Mr. Anderson ',Still wasn't controlling and said he "threw up a .knee, to.blopk"When asked. if was "surging at him due to Mr Bennett-potting :by his hair, Mr. Bennett said he did not retnember if:he still .had a :hold of any part of Then, Mr. Bennett said he 4hinKs" two or three security personnel arrived but could notidentify the security' personnel and said he. 'Pad tunnel vision," 'Mr. Bennett indicated that as he was still backed up against the loPkers, an, unidentified adult said, "Lp.t go," and he immediately _ from his grasp. Mr. Bennett said he'heard say;, you, motherfucker" immediately following his release of r.

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Mr, Bennett stated that once separated from walked toward the library and 'took off his backpack." jacket and Mr. Bennett expressed frustration and said security S personnel was not doing suffitient job of securing r and allowed to 'be a threat Mr. Bennett stated he was moving in direction, but stated he was attempting, to 'get into the AP counselor's office" - not to reengage with ' It should be noted that schOol video footage of the incident is not consistent with Mr. Bennett's statement about attempting, to leave the incident by going into the counselor's office.

Furthermore, school video footage showed Mr. Bennett walk at least ten feet past the entrance to the counseling office and made no effort to walk into the counseling office.

Mr. Bennett stated that before he was able to .get into the counselor's office, "cut me off" and attempted- to strike him: .Mr. Bennett said he "kicked in the abdomen" avoid being struck When asked why he didn't walk batk into his classroom or in a completely Oppotite Mr. Bennett said, "students were blocking the hall" and prohibited his direction of access to proceed in another direction. It Shouldbe noted that school video fobtage does not support Mr. Bennett's statements and Mr: Bennett made no effort to return to his tlatsrOotn or in a different direction from Mr. Bennett:reported that following his kick to abdomen, then "took off and looped around'. When asked about his location while "looped around," Mr. Bennett indicated he was walking back to his classroom "or the counselor's office." Mr. appeared and subsequently "knocked a female down." Mr. Bennett stated Bennett said security persOnnel were finally able to secure When asked if he was being restrained, Mr. Bennett walked close to the location where_ acknoWledged:he did and said hp told "to calm down." Mr. Bennett denied taunting, or saying anything to other than "to calm down," When asked if multiple staff instructed ,him to leave the area, Mr. Bennett said there was "one female teacher" who told him 10 "leave" Mr. Bennett didn't know the identity of the female leather.

Mr; Bennett said he subsequently returned, to his classroom and said an unidentified adMihistrator instructed him tO9o:10 Mr. Alexander's office. Mt, Bennett stated: hat While in, Mr. Alexanders office, Ms.'Hunt came in an asked him if he was "okay:" Mr: Bennettsaid he "joked and said something aboutmy wife always telling me .1 have 'a hard head," When asked if he ever said r like a girl," 'Mr. Bennett denied making the statement.. following, his recollection. Of the incident, Mr. Bennett stated "shOuld have,never been let back into my Class' following an incident on the second day of school, Mr. 'Bennett indicated' that orithe second day of school, he told to turn off his music and "take-but his earbbds" and responded by saying, "You heard me, nigger." Mr, Bennett stated he immediately: walked into the hallway, notified security, and security TemoVed from the0laserom, Mr Bennett stated statements meet criteria

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j'shoUld.have never, been returned to his

In.the same manner, Mr; Bennett stated that "during the second week of school",'he instructed to 'lake his earbuds out" and replied, "Fuck you, motherfucker".

Mr. Bennett stated hewent into the hallway and asked Mr. Esquiliano to take to the athistant principal's office. During this investigator's interview with Mr. Bennett; this investigator,was able tp_obtain a written statement from Mr. Bennett (Attachment:p).

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It should also be noted that on October 26, 2021 via telephone, this investigator spoke , in an attempt to ask follow-up questionS to Al.ibrey Williams, attorney.for to r. This investigator informed Mr. Williams of-the intent to ask about the y presence of"earbuds" as being part of the verbal exchange preceding the Physical -altercation. Mr. Williams expressed hesitancy in facilitatinga follow-up but was insistent about conversation betweerithit investigator and never 0 .. 'disclosing anything about "earbuds" during the initial verbal exchange between and Mr. Bennett.

conclusion; This investigator finds that allegations of inapprOpriate physical contact, inappropriate comments,„and unprofessional behavior by Mr. Bennett are substantiated for multiple reasons: and Mr. Multiplemitnesses present for the initial verbal exchange between Bennett; inckiding , and Ms. Hoffmann, all indicated that _Mr .Bennett, made no attempts to verbally de-escalate the increasingly volatile conversation between Mr. Bennett and fotloWing Mr. Bennett's incorrect assertion about the school's mask guidelines.

Ms. Hunt alSo noted that f011oWing the incident, Mr. Bennett admitted to her and he Mr:, Alexander, that clOring the initial verbal exchange between him and about there being a reason that had been had. made a comment to "shot:" Ms: -Hunt also indicated that-on August 10, 2021, Mr. Bennett was provided with a Jefferson County Public Schools E-2 Formative Evaluation Form, in which Mr. Bennett signed and acknowledged the receipt of multiple important topjcs, including the JCPS Code of Ethics, an updated faculty handbook/staff expectations; seclusion/restraint, and was provided with the directive to "be consistent and, instigate" (Attachment J). The Kentucky Administrative Professional Code of Ethics For Kentucky School 16 KAR 11020 Regulation Certified Personnel, Section .1a, states that Certified Personnel in the Commonwealth "(3) Shall take reasonable measures to protect the health, safety, and emotional' well-being of students" and "(7) Shall refrain from subjecting students to embarraSsment or disparagement". Section lc of 16 KAR 1:920, states That Certified Personnel in the Commonwealth, "(1) Shall exemplify behaviors which maintain the dignity and integrity of the

Page 23 profession". Mr :Bennett's actions failed to take into account the health, safety, or well,being. Furthermore, Mr. Bennett's comment to. about previously being shot was directly disparaging to (Attachment J). , Statements. from and multiple witnesses, including -, and.

Ms. Hoffmann, also support the conclusion that Mr. Bennett's inappropriate comments directly referencing being a gunshot victim further exacerbated the altercation by triggering and escalating , who suffers ongoing emotional trauma as a previous gunshot victim. also noted that Mr. Bennett was well aware of his trauma history, as evidenced by recently disclosing details apOut the shooting to his classmates and Mr. Bennett just weeks ago. :Multjple witnesses and schoOl video surveillance footage (from Moore High ,IP, Camera 64, Room 202) further supports the conclusion that Mr. Bennett used excessive force during the altercation, which included a charging tackle of . (beginning at 10:16:35 a.m. of the surveillance video), firmly grabbing hair, pUlling up by his hair, refusing to release his firm grasp of hair despite multiple; verbal and physical attempts by multiple staff and students, and attempts to knee in the face/Upper torso area. Mr. Anderson noted that Mr. hair was "so tight" that he was unable to pry Mr. Bennetts grip on Bennett's hand out of the hair.with his non-dominant hand. The Kentucky Administrative Regulation 704 KAR 7:160 . 11se of physical restraint and seclusion in public schools (Section 3.1a and 3.1b) states that "Physical restraint shall not be used in a public school or educational program: (a) As punishment or discipline; (b) To force compliance or to retaliate" (Attachment K). Section 3.4. of 704 KAR 7:160 also notes, "When implementing a physical restraint, school personnel shall use only the amount of force reasonably believed to be necessary to protect the student or others from imminent danger of physical harm". Furthermore, Section 3.5a of 704 KAR 7:160 also states, "The use of physical restraint shall end as soon as: (a) The student's behavior no longer poses an imminent danger of physical harth to self or others" and Mr: Bennett, fMachment K).' During the physidal• altercation between Mr. Bennett's aggression towards exceeded the force reasonably believed to, be necessary to protece - and others., Additionally, Mr. Bennett's physical should have ceased the moment that Mr. Anderson aggression towards and 'Mr. Adams arrived, thus severely reducing the risk posed to Mr. Bennett and others by Mr. Forney and(Mr. HudSon both stated that immediately following the altercation, was observed to have minor superficial wounds but noted that complained ofA headache due to the level of force and duration of Mr. hair.

Bennett's hcild on Multiple witnesses_,including Mr. Anderson, h, and e,, all , indicated that Mr. Bennett made no effort to disengage from the physical despite repeated verbal and physical.attempts by Mr: alterdation with AndersOn, Mr. Adams, and: students to,pull Mr. Bennett away from stated that Mr. Bennett appeared to want to "keep going," observed Mr. Bennett refusing 46 relea'se.hiS grip on hair, and stated that Mr. Bennett's "motive was not to .get up." The surveillance video shows that

Page 24 made the first attempt to pill Mr, Bennett off of at 10:16'.39 a.m. and Mr. 'Bennett did not fully disengage from until 1017:38 a.m„ almost an entire Minute, 'with multiple students and staff members repeatedly attempting to pull Mr: Bennett off • Statements from multiple witnesses and video surVeillance footage provided further support that Mr Bennett made multiple atternptt to re-engage in a physical:altercation With (at 10:17:50 a.m.), attempted to kick (at 10:17':54 a.M.), and continued to move towards an already,escalated more than once (10:18 83,a.m. and 10:18:47 a.m., respectively). Additionally, school video surveillance shows that Mr. Bennett had ample time between the time of his initial disengagement from (at 10:17:38 a.m..) and the conclusion of the incident (approximately 10:19,..10 a.m.) to return to his classroom, proceed into the•hign school! office, or gO in the opposite direction of , but failed to do so at any time. Additionally, Ms. Coffey reported that Mr. Bennett was repeatedly told to walk away, but he did not. Mr. Esquiliano stated that he observed Mr, Bennett coming toward even when he was told to leave the area.

•. Despite this investigator's limited interview with r(ppr file direction of was still able to verify that Mr. Bennett was clearly aware:Of counsel),, ,niStOry of trauma as a ,gunshot survivor, incited r by saying that 'Was "just a boy that got Shoe and sustained injuries to his head resulting froMMr: Bennett's refusal to let go of hair.

• Furthermore, Ms: Hunt and Mr. Alexander stated that following the altercatibn, they personally witnessed Mr. Bennett make inappropriate comments and display unprofessional behavior by indicating to them multiple times that his "sister hits harder" than hp was struck by Addendum; The foliowin9 additions are incorporated into the August 23, 2021, report based upon this investigator's interview with Mr. Bennett on October 21; 2021.

• Despite reCeiying MOttiple reprehensible insults from and :being punched in hair and "put the_ back of the head, Mr. Bennett verified that he ) head _down' to control the rest of his ( ,body even after Mr. Anderson intervened. In addition, Mr. Bennett stated, he "threW up a knee to blOck 'hiM,' while simultaneously holding head in a downward position by bait. Mr Bennett stated he was neither SCM trained nor aware Of the school's poliCy on use of restraint involving a student.

Of equal importance, Mr. Bennett stated he was unable to:move away from due to naying a row of lockirs at hiS back and being surrounded by students.

Video footage clid..show a'!!,0‘,y of loCkers directly behind Mr. Bennett's baCk but did, not show Mr. 'Bennett make any attempts to move ftorn the scrum of students and.staff attempting to intervene., FUrtherrtiore; Mr;. Bennett stated that once initially separated from , he attemptedto exit the situation by entering the counseling Office. HoWever, video footage is not consistent with Mr. Bennett's statement about attempting to remove himself from the.area. Consequently, school video footage showed Mr. Bennett walk at least ten feet past the, entrance to the counseling office and

Page 25 make no effort to walk into the counseling office, allowing the incident to escalate fUrther. Upon following towards the library, this allowed to reengage, resulting in Mr. Bennett kicking in the abdomen.

Finally, when asked why he did not walk back into his classroom or in a Completely opposite direction of Mr. Bennett said, "students were blocking the ball" and prohibited his access to proceed in another direction. However, video footage does not support Mr. Bennett's statements and revealed Mr. Bennett made no effort to return to his classroom or in a different direction frorn

As a result of the investigation, the preponderance of evidence does support a SUbstantigted finding. This finding is based on the interviews conducted, the school's video surveillance foOtage (Moore High IP, Camera 64, Room 202), and the statements obtained during the course of the investigation.

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ATTACHMENT A After third period, I was talking with a student about her application to UL for her dual credit class and the concerns that she had. After I finished talking with her, I noticed students to my left and they were relatively quiet considering how many there were. I heard one of them ask if someone was going to call security or help. I walked towards the group of students and maneuvered through a group of students standing around Mr. Bennett and the student on the ground. I first saw Mr. Bennett on top of the student with two other students behind him standing over him and they were pulling him back. I was not aware at that time the conflict was between a student and teacher at that time. My initial thought was that Mr. Bennett was breaking up a fight and fell in the process since I have fallen in the past when trying to break up a student fight. I began trying to help Mr. Bennett and the student off the ground so that we could stop the fight.

When Mr. Bennett came up off the ground, the student came with him, but I was not immediately aware that the student was no longer on the ground. I soonl realized that Mr. Bennett had a hold of the student's hair after he was pinned with his back against the locker by myself and other students. I tried to pry Mr. Bennett's hand opened to separate Mr. Bennett and student. I told him several times that he had to let go. I did not think that I had his hand open enough for the student to get away. Somehow the student and Mr. Bennett was separated after other adults arrived, but I do not think it was because I was able to pry his hand open. Once they were separated, I looked around to see if there were others involved in the fighting. Adults and students were restraining the student and took him around the corner in an attempt to get him into the high school office. I lost track of Mr. Bennett because I saw a pair of glasses on the ground and bent

ATTACHMENT A down to pick them up to get them to the person that dropped them because I expected the fight to be over with the arrival of other adults. Mr. Bennet walked around the corner and the student was able to free himself to resume fighting with Mr. Bennett. The student swung at Mr. Bennet and Mr. Bennet raised his leg upwards and his foot went out, but it was not fully extended. More adults arrived and they tried to restrain the student again and were taking him towards the cross hall leading to the middle school side of the building. Mr. Bennett continued to walk towards the student and I stood in front of him.

The student was able to get away from security and came back to the area outside of the high school office. He was able to be restrained on the floor by four adults. The adults stood him up and held him against the wall to prevent him from getting away. Mr. Bennett walked over and said to the student "now do you believe mer I started to tell him to leave, but Mr. Fomey yelled "go" to Mr. Bennett. I did not see Mr. Bennett after this, and security was able to relocate the student. I returned to my classroom and tried to resume class.

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ATTACHMENT B Statement Made by: Donny Hudson, STEM Academy Principal, Marion C. Moore School Date: 8/26/2021 incident; Date; 8:23/2021 Person(s) imiqlved Student

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Time of incident: 10:16arn estimated

I was working my Academy hallway when I heard a radio call for security to the high school hallway. We have two high school hallways so I began looking clown my hallway towards the high school office end, I could not see or hear any commotion from my end. I started walking up the hallway and as I got closer, I could see where there were students crowding the area. I was hollering for them to get to class as I walked: When !got to the end of the hallway, a student handed me a sweatshirt and a gator mask. I kept hollering for the students to go to class. Still no knowledge of what had just transpired, I then see being escorted by security and Mr, .Forney around the corner so. I rushed over to open the back hallway door so he could be taken to Mr. Forney's office.

stated he could not believe that the teacher did that to him. He would not say Once in the office, what he did at first. I told Mr. Forney I would go run the video. I went back to my office and ran the video. My statement of events from the video is exactly what the video shows from, this point forward.

Nothing more. I did not witness the incident live.

The only other thing I have to offer on this incident is that both and Mr. Bennett stated that Mr. Bennett is the one that said, "that's what got you shot over the summer". said this in the presence of Mr: ForneY and myself and made reference to us, that is when he "blooped our and decided to run up and punch Mr. Bennett from behind, Mr. Bennett said this in the presence of SLED Kevin Conder and myself when he was being interviewed for his statement.

did ha-ve an abrasion on his left knee and complained about his head hurting where he stated Mr. went to the Bennett pulled his hair. Mr: Bennett stated he had a sore elbow from where he and ground.

I made phone calls to the following three offices after this incident: 1) Compliance and Investigations, I was told there was no need,f6r-them since we had video of the event. I tried to explain that lit would be needed and was again told the same thing as before. 2) Employee. Relations was contacted and they were very helpful and quick.to *pond. 3) CPS was contacted and report #3353949 was given to me by the person on the line.

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On 8/24/2021 at approximately 10:15 AM. A call on the radio came out that they need security to the high sch9ol side of the building on the 2nd floor. I left my PLC meeting and went up stairwell 32 and come to find a lot of5tudents out in the hallway. I ask what is going on because I didn't see anything. At that time comes running from the theatre as he coming running back to the high school side of the building that' when he runs into another student and knocking her down. The student was taken to the nurse. I come to find out that had got into an altercation with Mr. Bennett. was on the ground and Mr. Persis had s legs and Mr. Jesus had .by`the shoulders. I assisted with security to get up from the floor and remove him from the situation that occurs. At that time Mr. Bennett was to the left of me saying ( you think you tuff don't you, you done messed up now). I told Mr. Bennett to get away and not make the situation any worse. We walk around to the side of the high school suite and take him to my office (Mr. Forney).

While is in my office as I process with him about what happened, he tells me that he hit Mr. Bennett in the back of the head and that's when Mr. Bennett charges at and takes him to the floor. states that he was pulling him by his hair and wouldn't let go. had a scrape on his knee, don't know it was from when he was on the ground with Mr. Bennett or when he ran over that other student in the hallway. I went into the nurse's office, got peroxide and Neosporin and a bandaid to put over the Scarpe that was bleeding. finally calms down and we were able to process what had taken place.

DemetriuS Forney Community Academy Principal The Modal) C. Moore 5chool 6415 Outer Loop Louisville, Ky 40228 502485,0304 dernetriuslorney@jefferson,kyschoals,qs "Senirce to others is the rent you 'pay for your room here on earth." Muhammad Ali MISSION: The Marion C Moore School will prepare students for their future self, ready to contribute value to their world

Vision: The Marion C Moore Sthooi will be a schOol where students want to be, where adults want to work, and Where the community is proud to have ;heir.children attend

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The expectatione and/or the observationts) and the conference are summarized below; Teachers hid opening day sessions on-the dates listed above. -Dtitng these whole group and:breakoutsesston(s), a varlet)) of beginning of the yew-toplcs was coveted. The following Items were discussed:

• 'General Expectations -o August 9th-I-Oth PO Plan o =Communication Plan o New.Grading (-Assessing--Learding_and Grading:Framevvork) o Attendaraa. o Health_ScreenerljaihA o Health. GuTdance, o A-New-Way Forivard the 2021-2022 Certified Evaluation7Pian_rupdates) a Made-of-Ethics Self-refiection/PGP a-7--Sourees of evidence o. . Observeaoris o- -Summative Conferences o -Overall-Ratings intensiv* Support Process -o- Appeals Processo fazins-(Observetion Form Summative forms,-E-2:form).. `'Solution TretilVork` o PLC C,ollective-cornrnitments/f4Orms o PLC frarnewodc -o Expectations ofPLC_Tearnwotk inAnite CarppusiGradeb0c .SPPELG• The JCPS Sacipack ofSkills • Updated Faculty HandbOOk/Staff Expectations • Updated Student.iialdbook/Stadent -Expectations! Internal ( .GoOgfe)--$1te for cOirizicirtioaons • UpdatedSdhoor Safety Plan • The Racial Equip/Plan/Pi-ape:3s • ICERequirements/cornOliance (JDEN_CAP)• Finances/Redbook-Regulationa o Multiple Receipt Fciant o

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A?TACHMENT:J 16 KAR 1:020 PROFESSIONAL CODE OF ETHICS FOR KENTUCKY SCHOOL CERTIFIED PERSONNEL This administrative regulation establishes the code of ethics for Kentucky school certified personnel and establishes that violation Of the code of ethics may be grounds for revocation or suspension of Kentucky certification for professional school personnel by the Education Professional Standards Board.

Section 1. Certified personnel in the Commonwealth: 1. Shall strive toward excellence, recognize the importance of the pursuit of truth, nurture democratic citizenship, and safeguard the freedom to learn and to teach; 2. Shall believe in the worth and dignity of each human being and in educational opportunities for all; 3. Shall strive to uphold, the responsibilities of the education profession, including the following obligations to students, to parents, and to the education profession:

(a) To studentS: 1.Shall provide students with professional education services in a nondiscriminatory manner and in consonance with accepted best practice known to the educator; 2.Shall respect the constitutional rights of all students; 3. Shall take reasonable measures to protect the health, safety, and emotional wellbeing of students; 4. Shall not use professional relationships or authority with students for personal advantage; 5.Shall keep in confidence information about students which has been obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law; 6. Shall not knoWingly make false or malicious statements about students or Colleagues; 7.Shall refrain from subjecting students to embarrassment or disparagement; and 8. Shall not engage in any sexually related behavior with a student with or without consent, but shall maintain a professional approach with students. Sexually related behavior shall include such behaviors as sexual jokes; sexual remarks; sexual kidding or teasing; sexual innuendo; pressure for dates or sexual favors; inappropriate physical touching, kissing, or grabbing; rape; threats of physical harm; and sexual assault.

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ATTACHMENTJ (b) To parentsf 1: Shall make reasonable effort to communicate to parents information which should be revealed in the interest of the student; 2. Shall endeavor to understand community cultures and diverse home environments of students; 3.Shall not knowingly distort or misrepresent facts concerning educational issues; 4. Shall distinguish, between personal views and the views of the employing educational agency; 5. Shall not interfere in the exercise of political and citizenship rights and responsibilities of others; 6. Shall not use institutional privileges for private gain, for the promotion of political candidates, or for partisan political activities; and 7. Shall not accept gratuities, gifts, or favors that might impair or appear to impair professional judgment and shall not offer any of these to obtain special advantage.

(c) To the education profession: 1. Shall exemplify behaViors which maintain the dignity and integrity of the profession; 2. Shall accord just and equitable treatment to all members of the profession in the exercise of their profesSional rights and responsibilities; 3. Shall keep in confidence information acquired about colleagues in the course of employment, unless disclosure serves profeSsional purposes or is required by law; 4. Shall not use coercive means or give special treatment in order to influence professional decisions; 5. Shall apply for, accept, offer, or assign a position or responsibility only on the basis of professional preparation and legal qualifications; and 6.Shall not knowingly falsify or misrepresent records of facts relating to the educator's own qualifications or those of othet professionals.

Sedion 2. Violation Of this administrative regulation may result in cause to initiate proceedings for revocation or suspension of Kentucky certification as provided in KRS 161.120 arid 704 KAR 20:585. (21 Ky.R. 2344; eff. 5-4-95; recodified from 704 KAR 20:680, 7-2-2002.)

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1A11—APAMENT* 704 KAR 7:160. Use of physical restraint and seclusion in public schools.

RELATES TO: KRS 156.160(1)(h), 158.444(1) STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 156.160(1)(h), 156.070, 158.444 (1) NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 156.160(1)(h) and 158.444 (1) give the Kentucky Board of Education the authority to promulgate administrative regulations related to medical inspection, physical and health education and recreation, and other regulations necessary or advisable for the physical welfare and safety of the public school 'children. This administrative regulation establishes the requirements for the use of physical restraint and seclusion in districts and the notification and data reporting requirements for the use of physical restraint and seclusion in districts and does not prohibit the lawful exercise of law enforcement duties by sworn law enforcement officers.

Section 1. Definitions. (1) "Aversive behavioral interventions" means a physical or sensory intervention program intended to modify behavior that the implementer knows would cause physical trauma, emotional trauma, or both, to a student even when the substance or stimulus appears to be pleasant or neutral to others and may include hitting, pinching, slapping, water spray, noxious fumes, extreme physical exercise, loud auditory stimuli, withholding of meals, or denial of reasonable access to toileting facilities.

(2) "Behavioral intervention" means the implementation of strategies to address behavior that is dangerous or inappropriate, or otherwise impedes the learning of the students.

(3) "Chemical restraint" means the use of medication to control behavior or restrict a student's freedom of movement that includes over-the-counter medications used for purposes not specified on the label but does not include medication prescribed by a licensed medical professional and supervised by qualified and trained individuals in accordance with professional standards.

(4) "Dangerbus behavior" means behavior that presents an imminent danger of physical harm to self or others but does not include inappropriate behaviors such as disrespect, noncompliance, insubordination, or out of 'seat behaviors.

(5) "De-escalation" means the use of behavior management techniques intended to: (a) Mitigate and defuse dangerous behavior of a student; or (b) Reduce the imminent danger of physical harm to self or others.

(6) "Emancipated youth" means a student under the age of eighteen (18) who is or has been married or has by court order or otherwise been freed from the care, custody, and control of The student's parents.

(7) "Emergency" means a sudden, urgent occurrence, usually unexpected but sometimes. anticipated, that requires immediate action.

(8) "Mechanical restraint" means the use of any device or equipment to restrict a student''s freedom of movement, but does not include: (a) A device implemented by trained school personnel or utilized by a student that has been prescribed by an appropriate medical or related services professional that is used for the specific and approved purposes for which the device was designed; (b) An adaptive device or mechanical support used to achieve proper body position, balance, or alignment to allow greater freedom of mobility than would be possible without the use of the device or mechanical support; (c) A vehicle safety restraint if used as intended during the transport of a student in a mov- , ing vehicle; (d)Restraint for medical immobilization; or Legislative Research Commission PDF Version

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.ATTACHMENT (e) An orthopedically prescribed !device that permits a student to participate in activities without risk: of harm.

(9) "Parent" means a natural parent, a guardian, or an individual acting as a parent in the absence of a parent or a guardian of the student.

(10) "IEThysiCal leStraint" means a ,personal restriction that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a student to move the -student's torso, arms, legs, or head freely, but does not include: (a) Tarnporary touching,or holding of the hand, wrist, arm, shoulder, or back for the purpose of encouraging a student to move voluntarily to a safe location; (b) A behavioral intervention, such as proximity control or verbal soothing, used as a respo.nse,to calm and comfort an upset student; (c)Less restrictive physical contact or redirection to promote student safety; or (d) Physical guidance or prompting when teaching a skill or redirecting the student's attention.

(11) "Positive behavioral suppOrtS" means a school-wide systematic approach to embed evc:fence:based practices and data-driven decision-making to: (a) IMprove school climate and culture in order to achieve improved acadeMic and social Outcome's; (b) Increase learning for all students, including those with the most complex and intensive behavior neecls; (c). Encompass a range of systemic and individualized positive strategies to reinforce desired behaviors; (d) Diminish reoccurrence of inappropriate or dangerous behaviors; and (e) Teach appropriate behaviors to students.

(12) "Prone restraint" means the student is restrained in a face down position on the floor or .other surface, and physical pressure is applied to the student's body to keep the student in the ,prone position.

(13) "SChool personnel" means teachers, principals, administrators, counselors, social workers, psychologists, paraprofessionals, nurses, librarians, school resource officers, sworn laW enforcement officers, and, other support staff who are employed in a school or who perform services in the school on a contractual basis, (14) "School resource officer" is defined in KRS 158.441(2).

(15) "SeclOSion" means the involuntary confinement of a student alone in a room or area from which the student is prevented from leaving but does not mean classroom timeouts, su,pervised in-school detentionS, or out-of-school suspensions.

(16) "Studepr means any person enrolled in a preschool, school level as established in 703 KAR 5:240,,Section 5, or other educational,program offered by a local public school; district.

(17) "Supine reStraint" Means the student is restrained in a face up position on, the student's 'back on the floor or other .stirface, and physical pressure is applied to the student's body to keep the student in the• supine position.

(1.8) "Timeout" means a behavior. management technique that is part of an approved program, involves the monitored seParation:of the student in a non-locked setting, and is implemented for Ahe purpose Of calrnirig.

Settion 2. (1) Each local schobl district shall establish policies and procedures that: (a) Ensure school personnel are aware of and parents are notified 'how to access the policies and procedures regarding physiCal restraint and seclusion; (b) Are designed to ensure the safety of all students, 8chool personnel, and visitors; (c) Require school personnel to bp trained in accordance with the requirements outlined in Legislative Ftespar0 Commission PDF Version

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Section 6 of this administrative regulation; (d) Outline procedures to be followed during and after each use of physical restraint or seclusion, including notice to parents, documentation of the event in the student information system, and a process for the parent or emancipated youth to request a debriefing session; (e)Require notification, within twenty four (24) hours, to the Kentucky Department of Education and local law enforcement in the event of death, substantial risk of death, extreme physical pain, protracted and obvious disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty resulting from the use of physical restraint or seclusion; (f) Outline a procedure by which parents may submit a. complaint regarding the physical restraint or seclusion of their child, which shall require the district and school to investigate the circumstances surrounding the physical restraint or seclusion, make written findings, and if appropriate, take corrective action; and (g) Outline a procedure to regularly review data on physical restraint and seclusion usage and revise policies as needed.

(2) Each local school district shall revise existing policies or develop policies consistent with' this administrative regulation within ninety (90) calendar days of the effective date of this administrative regulation.

Section 3. (1) Physical restraint shall not be used in a public school or educational program: (a) As punishment or discipline; (b) To force compliance or to retaliate; (c)As a substitute for appropriate educational or behavioral support; (d) To prevent property damage, except as permitted under KRS Chapter 503; (e)As a routine school safety measure; or (f)As a convenience for staff.

(2) School personnel shall not impose the following on any student at any time: (a)Mechanical restraint; (b) Chemical restraint; (c)Aversive behavioral interventions; (d)Physical restraint that is life-threatening; (e)Prone or supine restraint; or (f) Physical restraint if they know that physical restraint is contraindicated based on the student's disability, health care needs, or medical or psychiatric condition.

(3) Physical restraint may only be implemented in a public school or educational program if: (a) The student's behaVior poses an imminent danger of physical harm to self or others and as permitted under KRS' 503.050, 503.070, and 503.110; (b) The physical restraint does not interfere with the student's ability to communicate in the student's primary language or mode of communication, unless the student uses sign language or an augmentative mode of communication as the student's primary mode of communication and the implementer determines that freedom of the student's hands for brief periods during the restraint appears likely to result in physical harm to self or others; (c) The student's physical and psychological well-being is monitored for the duration of the phySical restraint; (d) Less restrictive behavioral interventions have been ineffective in stopping the imminent danger of physical harm to self or others, except in the case of a clearly unavoidable emergency situation posing imminent danger of physical harm to self or others; and (e) School personnel implementing the physical restraint are appropriately trained as reLegislative Research Commission PDF Version

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ATTACHMENT IC quired by Section 6(3) of this administrative regulation, except to the extent necessary to prevent physical harm to self or others in clearly unavoidable emergency circumstances where other school personnel intervene and summon trained school personnel as soon as possible.

(4) When implementing a physical restraint, school personnel shall use only the amount of force reasonably believed to be necessary to protect the student or others from imminent danger of physical harm.

(5) The use of physical restraint shall end as soon as: (a) The student's behavior no longer poses an imminent danger of physical harm to self or others; or (b) A medical condition occurs putting the student at risk of harm.

Section 4: (1) Seclusion shall not be used in a public school or educational program: (a) As punishment or discipline; (b) To force compliance or to retaliate; (c) As a substitute for appropriate educational or behavioral support; (d) To prevent property damage in the absence of imminent danger of physical harm to self or others; (e) As a routine school safety measure; (f) As a convenience for staff; or •(g) As a substitute for timeout.

(2) Seclusion may only be implemented in a public school or educational program if: (a) The student's behavior poses an imminent danger of physical harm to self or others; (b) The student is visually monitored for the duration of the seclusion; (c) Less restrictive interventions have been ineffective in stopping the imminent danger of physical harm to self or others; and (d) School personnel implementing the seclusion are appropriately trained to use seclusion.

(3) The use of seclusion shall end as soon as: (a) The student's behavior no longer poses an imminent danger of physical harm to self or others; or (b) A medical Condition occurs putting the student at risk of harm.

• (4) A setting used fOr seclusion shall: (a) Be free of objects and fixtures with which a student could inflict physical harm to self or others; (b)Provide school persOnnel a view of the student at all times; (c)Provide adequate lighting and ventilation; (d) Be reviewed by district administration to ensure programmatic implementation of guidelines and data related to its Use; (e)Have an unlocked and-̀unobstruCted door; and (f) Have at least an annual fire and safety inspection.

Section 5. (1) All physidal restraints and seclusions shall be documented by a written record of each use, of seclusion or physical restraint and be maintained in the student's education record,. -Each record of a use of physical restraint or seclusion shall be informed by an interview with the student and shall include: (a) The student's name; (b) A description of the use of physical restraint or seclusion and the student behavior that resulted in the physical restraint or seclusion; (c) The date of the physidal restraint or seclusion and school personnel involved; Legislative Research Commission PDF Version

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ATTACHMENT K (d) The beginning and ending times of the physical restraint or seclusion (e) A description of any events leading up to the use of physical restraint or seclusion including possible factors contributing to the dangerous behavior; (f) A deScription of the student's behavior during physical restraint or seclusion; (g) A description of techniques used in physically restraining or secluding the student and any other interactions between the student and school personnel during the use of physical restraint or seclusion; (h) A description of any behavioral interventions used immediately prior to the implementation of physical restraint or seclusion; (i) A description of any injuries to students, school personnel, or others; (j) A description as to how the student's behavior posed an imminent danger of physical harm to self or others; (k) The date the parent was notified; (I) A description of the effectiveness of physical restraint or seclusion in de-escalating the situation; (m) A description of the school personnel response to the dangerous behavior; (n) A description of the planned positive behavioral interventions which shall, be used to reduce the future need for physical restraint of seclusion of the student; and (o) For any student not identified as eligible for services under either Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, documentation of a referral under either law or documentation of the basis for declining to refer the student.

(2) If the student is not an emancipated youth, the parent of the student shall be notified of the physical restraint and seclusion verbally or through electronic communication, if available to the parent, as soon as possible within twenty-four (24) hours of the incident. If the parent cannot be reached within twenty-four (24) hours, a written communication shall be mailed to the parent via_U.S. mail.

(3) The principal of the school shall be notified of the seclusion or physical restraint as soon as possible, but no later than the end of the school day on which it occurred.

(4) The physical restraint or seclusion record as outlined in subsection (1) of this section shall be completed by the end of the next school day following the use of seclusion or physical restraint.

(5) If the parent or emancipated youth requests a debriefing session under Section 2(1)(d) of this administrative regulation, a debriefing session shall be held after the imposition of physical restraint or seclusion upon a student.

(6) The following persons shall participate in the debriefing session: (a) The implementer of the physical restraint or seclusion; (b) At least two (2) of any other school personnel who were in the proximity of the student immediately before or during the physical restraint or seclusion; (c) The parent of an unemancipated student; (d) The student, if the parent requests or if the student is an emancipated youth; and (e) Appropriate supervisory and administrative school personnel, which may include appropriate Admissions and Release Committee members, Section 504 team members, or response to intervention team members.

(7) The debriefing session shall occur as soon as practicable, but not later than five (5) school days following the request of the parent or the emancipated youth, unless delayed by written mutual agreement of the parent or emancipated youth and the school.

(8) The debriefing session shall include: (a) Identification of the events leading up to the seclusion or physical restraint; Legislative Research Commission PDF Version

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ATTACHMENT K (b) Consideration of relevant information in the student's records and information from teachers, parents, other school district professionals, and the student; (c)Iplanning'for the prevention, and reduction of the need for seclusion or physical restraint, with consideration of recommended appropriate positive behavioral supports and interventions to assist schoOl personnel responsible for implementing the student's IEP, or. Settion 504 plan, or response to intervention plan, if applicable, and consideration of whether positive behavioral .supports and interventions were implemented with fidelity; and (d) For any student not identified as eligible for services under either Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or the. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, consideration of a referral upder either law and docurrientatiOn of the referral or documentation of the basis for declining to refer the student.

(9) All dbCuMentation utilized in the debriefing session shall become part, of the student's educatiOn record. section 6. )(a) All school Personnel shall be trained in state administrative regulations end schbol district policies and procedures .regarding physical restraint and seclusion. (b) All school personnel shall be trained annually to use an array of positive behavioral supports and interventions to: 1. Increase appropriate student behaviors; 2.;Decrease inappropriate or dangerous student behaviors; and 3: Respondto dangerous behavior. (c) This training may be delivered utilizing web-based applications. (d) This training shall include: 1. Appropriate procedures for preventing the need for physical restraint and seclusion, including positive behavioral supports and :interventions; '2. State administrative regulations and school district policies and procedures regarding physical restraint and seclusion; 3. Prbper use of positive.reinfOrderrient 4. The continuum of use for alternative behavioral interventions; 5. Crisis prevention; 6.,De-eScalatibp strategies for responding to inappropriate or dangerous behavior, inclUding verbal de-escelation, and reiationship building; and 7. Proper use of seclusion as established in Section 4 of this administrative regulation, including instruction, on monitoring physical signs of distress and obtaining medical assistance if necessary.

(2),All sthOcil personnel shall receive annual written or electronic communication from the district identifying core team members. in the school setting who have been trained to implement physical restraint (3) A tore-team of geietted Schbol personnel shall be deSignated to, respond to dangeroliS behavior and to implement physital restraint of students. The core team, except school resource (Miters and other sWorn law enfOrcement officers, shall receive additional yearly trainingninthe following areas , (a) Appropriate prOcedures for preventing the: use of physical restraint except as permitted by this adMinistratiVe regulatibn; (b) A description and identification of dangerous behaviors that may indicate the need for physical restraint, and methods for evaluating the risk of harm in individual situations, in order to determine whether the use of physical restraint is safe and warranted; (c) simulated experience, df administering and receiving physical restraint, and instruction Legislative Research Commission PDF Version

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ATTACHMENTic regarding the effect on the person physically restrained, including instruction on monitoring physical signs of distress and obtaining medical assistance; (d) InstrUction regarding documentation and notification requirements and investigation of injuries; and (e) Demonstration by core team members of proficiency in the prevention and use of physical restraint.

Section 7, The following data shall be reported by the district in the student information system related to incidents of physical restraint and seclusion: (1) Aggregate number of uses of physical restraint; (2) Aggregate number of students placed in physical restraint; (3) Aggregate number of uses of seclusion; (4)Aggregate number of students placed in seclusion; (5) Aggregate number of instances of substantial risk of death, extreme physical pain, protracted and obvious disfigurement or .protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily Member, organ, or mental faculty to students related to physical restraint and seclusion; (6) Aggregate number of instances of substantial risk of death, extreme physical pain, protracted and obvious disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental facUlty to school personnel related to physical restraint and seclu= sion; and (7) Aggregate nuMber of instances in which a school resource officer-or other sworn law forcement officer is involved in the physical restraint or seclusion of a student. (39 Ky.R. 678; 1207; 1400; Of. 2-1-2013; Crt eff.12-9-2019.)

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Eyery Monday Morning Imeet with my leadership team in the library. This meeting usually, takes the bulk of both 1st and 2nd periods. .1 stayed behind after the meeting and had a •lengthy diSCussion with the library media specialist, Ms. VVethington,. The bell for hall change rangand students were reporting to 3rd period. After a few minutes, I heard noises coming from the hallway that sounded much like a possible fight in the hallway. When I walked out of the library and started walking towardS the high schOol office, it was clear that whatever had taken place had atready been broken up.

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sqtapes and was bleeding. I immediatelyesked if we had gotten him anything to clean his knees. Mr, Forhey motioned fOr me to walk out in to the hallway. He then told me quietly that there had been an alter-Cation between

and Mr. 'Bennett. He stated that they had not yet

seen.the video footage but that Mr. Bennett had been hit. I asked where Mr. Bennet was at that moment and be told me that be was in Mr. Alexander's office. I then walked back in to Mr. Forney's-office end asked

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stated he was. Mr. Forney went to get in his office.

me that Mr, Bennett was getting on him for the type of mask he was wearing.

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he had worn that very mask in his room before, but that he felt like Mr, Bennett was just trying to Old an issue. Then

stated that he did hit Mr. Bennett first but that hp simply "snapped"

after Mr. Bennett said something about him having been shot before. Mr. Forney came back and helped bandage

$0.1 made my way down to Mr: Alexander's office to check on my

employee, When I .walked in to Mr. Alexander's office, Mr. Alexander was seated at his desk trying to pull up, the security foOtage. 'Mr. Bennett was seated several feet away at a large conference room table. As soon as I walked in, I asked Mr, Bennet, 'are you ok' He Stated, "l am'fine. My

,sister hits harder than, that.'' At this pOint; I had not seen anything so I walked over to Mr. Alexander to watch thesecurity footage. While watching, Mr. Bennett began attempting to tell :his side of the story although never once asked. I knew that he would likely want/need representation. Iwas simply checking On his well being. He continued to tell me that he was addressing

because hismask-Wes not allowable. He said that he continued to have a

verbal conversation with then said, "I then stated'19,

about not coming in to his classroom with that "bandana" on. He that is why he probably got shot before.: At this point, I am now

watching the video footage:, Mr:.Bennett then- stated, "1.am telling you all of this to the best of my :memory, yeknow the adrenaline and all," Before I left the offiCe,,,.1 asked Mr. Bennett if he needed medital attention or if he needed

ATTACHMENT.L am fine. I am ready to go back to my classroom and the nurse to come look him over. He said, I teach. My elbow is a little5ore but that is just where I hit the ground." I told Mr. Bennett that I needed to, make a few Calls, but that it would not be a good idea for him to go back to his classroom at this time. 't asked him to wait in the office for further directions. I asked one more time if he needed the nurse and he stated he was fine.

I went ypstairs and followed up, with my EA. I had a son positive with COVID and another son that was to, be tested that day. I was already scheduled to leave to make his OpPointment. Mr. Hudson then took over, He called compliance and investigations. He also sent Mr. Bennett home for the day to await, further instruction. Mr. Bennett stated he could drive himself hop*, Traci M. Hunt

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ATTACHME TN From: Chanda Hornback <Chanda.Hornback@jcta.org> Sent: Wednesday, September'29, 2021 2:22 PM To: Wright, Lindsay N. <lindsay.wright@jefferson.kyschools.us> Cc: DeeAnn Flaherty <DeeAnn.Flaherty_@jcta.org> Subject: W Bennett Investigation CAUTION: This email originated from. outside of JCPS. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

Ms. Wright, The principal of Mciore Traditional has indicated that she is ready to have a due process meeting with William Bennett, a JCTA member, due to a completed investigation report. However, Mr. Bennett has been out of work on Workers Compensation since the date of the incident and has not yet been interviewed by your department's investigator.

JCTA objects to the completion of the investigation without having interviewed Mr. Bennett. We are respectfully requesting that the district wait to complete theirinestigation until after Mr Bennett has had an opportunity to share his side. This will not be possible until he is medically capable and released by his doctors.

Thank you, Chanda. Hornback JCTA UniSery Director

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From: "Wright, Lindsay N." <lindSay.wright@jefferson.kyschools.us>

Date: Thursday, $eptember 3(),,201 at 3:39 PM To: Chanda Hornback <Chanda.Hornback@jcta.org> Cc! DeeAnn Flaherty <DeeAnn:Flaherty@jcta.org.>

Subject:

W Bennett Investigation'

Ms. Hornback, As you_may know, Mr. William Bennett provided a written statement to Principal Traci Hunt on August 23, 2021, the date the incident occurred. ThiS statement was included as part of the investigation report. Additionally, my department attempted to meet with Mr. Bennett on multiple occasions prior to the completion of our investigation. That being said, we are happy to meet with and interview Mr. Bennett. We have availability on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 1 p.m. or Friday, October 15, 2021 at 9 a.m, Please let me know which date and time is best for you and Mr. Bennett. I look forward to hearing`from you.

All the best, Lindsay Lindsay Wright Assistant Genera) counsel for Compliance and InveStigations Jefferson County Public Schools C., B: Young Building: 3001 Crittenden Dr. Louisville, KY 40209 P: 502.485.3341

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ATTACHMENT P

STUDENT/EMPLOYEE INCIDENT REPORT FORM 1. Employee Name E cyk -eft' LA (Last) School /- ctA, ofrN rl

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8. How did the incident occur? Please describe what happened in as much detail as possible. Describe'specifically the particular task or activity being performed at the time of the incident. Attach a statement if more room is necessary.

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Yes 9. Did you sustain, any injuries?

Yes Was medical attention required?

If you were referred, to whom were you referred?

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10.If yes, describe your injuries 11. Does this case involve a student or an adult?

12. Did the incident take pike on school premises?

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13. Did the incident take place away from school premises, but on official school bUsiness?

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15. If a police report was taken, Report # 16. Was the perpetrator arrested for this incident?

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17.If this incident is determined to be an assault in the first, second, third or fourth degree: V Yes, I wish to press formal chargeS. (Incident must be reported to Security and Investigations at 485-3121.)

No, I do not wish to press formal charges at this time.

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(Signature of Principal)

(Date)

The completed and signed form should be faxed to: Compliance and Investigations — Fax 485-3593 (For informational purposes ONLY.) Workers Comp Unit — Fax 485-6256 Security and Investigations — Fax 485-3207

TO be completed by the investigator: This incident meets the legal requirements for an assault.

This incident does not meet the legal requirements of an assault in the CommOnwealth of Kentucky.

This incident does not meet the legal requirements of an assault in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, but falls under the following felony, misdemeanor, or violation: The employee does not wish to press formal charges at this time.

The employee has chosen to file a petition against the student.

The employee was assisted in filing a petition on Investigator'S Signature Date'of investigation Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Offering Equal Educational Opportunities Revised 11/9/04

ATTACHMENT P Incident Report on Monday, 8/23/21 at 10:15 AM - Moore High School Submitted by William R. Bennett, Chemistry Teacher - Moore High School •

At or around 10:15 AM between class change, I was out in the hall in front of my classroom - 201, supervising the hallway as required for all teachers at Moore H.S. I was also reminding my students who entered the classroom to have masks on, remove hoodies, take out ear buds, and put away phones - all policies of Moore H.S. and JCPS.

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approached two of his friends near my room in the hallway and they talked.

As was about to enter my room, I reminded he could not wear a bandana and he needed to remove his earbuds before entering the class. argued that no other teacher has told him to remove the bandana and earbuds. I told that he cannot have earbuds within the ears, and he needs to wear his appropriate medical mask that he carries with him and wears at the end of every day that I have seen him.

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became immediately hostile and states - "You're a mother fucking nigger.

Bennett - "What did you call me?"

- "You're a mother fucking nigger you white ass bitch!"

Bennett - "That's a very racist comment."

- "I am a racist you mother fucking white ass bitch. I'll never let some old mother fucking white dude tell me what I can do."

Bennett - "Okay, but you are not going into my room."

- "I don't give a fuck you white as bitch."

Bennett - shaking my head I stated "Unbelievable."

Offense:,KRS 161.190 - Abuse of Teacher I looked to my left for Moore H.S. security as they are to be posted near my room that is at the end of the hallway near the steps, but no one was there. Security is also posted near the theater hallway near the AP/Counselors' office, but no one was there. In fact, I did not see a single security personnel or teacher in the hallway to help supervise. I proceeded down the hallway towards the Stem Academy to find security. Passing I stated "I'll let security handle you." "Do you think maybe running your mouth like this is the reason you got shot?"

P • First Assault: After I took a few more steps down the hallway, punched me in back of the head - I was immediately dazed, but not unconscious. I turned to see come after me to throw another punched. I wrapped him up in a bear hug and we both fell. continued to punch me in back of the head as I was trying to get him under control. also attempted to knee me in the groin. screamed in my ear - "Get off me you mother fucking white bitch." I do not know how much time had elapsed as I was still dazed from the initial blow to the head and at least two more punches to the head in the same area of the skull. Still no security personnel or teacher had arrived to help. At this time there were many students around us and I yelled for someone to get security.

Offense: KRS 161.190 - Abuse of Teacher and KRS 532.010 - Class D Felony • Second Assault: Eventually, another teacher arrived - I think it may have been Mr. Anderson. The teacher stated he had Still in a daze from the blows to the head, I • once I got to my feet, but the teacher did not have released secured.

Continuing to be the aggressor, came after me again. As I had nowhere to retreat surrounded by students and lockers behind me, I immediately grabbed his hair and forced his head down to prevent another assault to my head and face.

• continued to throw punches with his head down and eventually surged forward to get closer to me. I threw up my knee to block him from getting closer and landing another punch on my head.

Offense: KRS 161.190 - Abuse of Teacher and KRS 532.010 - Class D Felony • Third Assault: SecUrity eventually arrived after what seemed to be more than a reasonable amount of time. I was still dazed at this time, but there may have been two or three security men arrive. One of the security team members stated to let go as they had him. I released , but he got away from security. I retreated towards the right and Walked towards the AP/Counselor's office. Incredibly, security allowed enough time to remove his backpack and his jacket. Running up ahead of me, looped around and came in for another attack. As was cocking his fist back to throw another punch at my head, I threw a defensive kick to his abdomen. took off running down the hall with security and AP's in pursuit. looped around the theater and came back to where I was and in doing so, severely knocked down a female student.

Security and AP's tackled as he continued to resist. was raised to his feet and hauled to the office, Offense: KRS 161.190 - Abuse of Teacher and KRS 532.010 - Class D Felony

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After Incident Report 1.At no time did I ever take the position as the aggressor during the three assaults upon me. All actions .were defensive in nature to protect me, the teacher who assisted, and the students around me. In the case of defending myself and not causing harm to the aggressor , I did so at the cost of sacrificing my own health and safety.

2. Two of the individuals who were asked to write what they had witnessed are - the two he was speaking with near my door. actually two close friends of One individual - I think his name is , was wearing a white shirt or hoodie.

He can be heard screaming at me. After I asked for someone to get security, , or another student said "Ain't no security Nigger." He was correct, there was no security. also yelled at me "Fuck you, mother fucker" as I was walking to the office after the second assault. Offense: KRS 161.190 - Abuse of Teacher 3. Principal Traci Hunt admitted to the media that security was not where they were supposed to be at the time of the incident. This may also include the security monitor room. If the security monitor room was staffed, then it would seem that a security detail would have arrived much sooner to the incident.

4. revenge.

admitted to the media that he attacked me because he wanted

5. According to LMPD Officer Kevin Conder, will be charged by LMPD with a class D felony. KRS .S.32.010 - Class D Felony 6. WAVE 3's Mrs. Martinez reported soon after the incident and several hours before the other media reported. Mrs. Martinez's husband works at Moore High School as a soccer coach and part of the security detail. Mr. Martinez was not at his security post at the time of the incident. Mrs. Martinez reported that I used a racial slur. Staff reports clairn that her husband - Mr. Martinez, told her that I had made a racial slur. However, to 's credit, he stated to the media that I did not make a racial slur.

ATTACHMENT P 7. After the, WAVE3 report that I had made a racial slur, a death threat to me was called in to Moore High School. Kim Morales of JCPS notified me of the threat. I asked Mr. Morales if she notified LMPD and she stated no, that she is to notify JCPS internal security. Not satisfied with that answer, I contacted the Kentucky State Police in Elizabethtown, and the Elizabethtown Police Department. EPD increased car and foot patrols at my residence. Within the week, my home was vandalized. According to EPD and the City of Elizabethtown Mayor Jeff Gregory, Black Lives Matter threatened to protest in front of my home, disrupt my neighborhood, and the City of Elizabethtown. The next week, EPD intercepted an individual who was staked out in my neighborhood and who followed me in his, vehicle.

8. This is not the first time

has cursed at me using racist statements.

Second day of school I asked to turn off his music and take out his earbuds.

He did not comply, so assuming he did not hear me I asked again. stated - "I heard you nigger."

Bennett - "What did you call me?"

"I called you a mother fucking nigger."

I immediately contacted security outside my door and Alexander's office. ACcording to Mr. Tim Alexexander, the racist remarks to me.

KRS 161.190 - Abuse of a Teacher. following day.

was taken to AP Tim admitted to making

was placed back into class the

9. Another incident with occurred during the second week of school.

-Again with the earbuds. Mr. Walls arid Mr. Jesus were near my door. I asked them to, take to the AP's office. yelled at me "Fuck You, mother fucker" KRS 161.190 - Abuse of a Teacher. following day.

was placed back into class the

ATTACHMENT P Physical Injuries * All physical exams conducted by Dr. Tabitha Burton M.D., Concentra Urgent Care/JCPS Workman's Comp. Concentra has complete files of all physical exams, physical therapy, and referrals.

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;.,-.ATTACHMENTR,.

:RIGHTS

AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ENTIRE JCPS COMMUNITY-

Supporting appropriate student behavior requires a high level of commitment from students, parents/guardians, staff, adminiitrators, and members of the JCBE. These stakeholder groups have rights and responsibilities that are designed to reflect both the mutual respect and accountability requited of all people involved in supporting student behavior. The rights and responsibilities for each group are outlined in this, section.

Parent/Guardian Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities .iiii.dentShaVe.the-righf:tO:.-.-

All parents/guardians haVe.thesight to:

• Be treated with courtesy, respect, and dignity.

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• Attend school and be valued members of the school Community.

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• Learn in a safe environment that is free of bullying, harassment, and discriMination.

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Receiye instruction in order to learn school behavior expecteticins and social and emotional skills.

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Tell their side of the story and/or report unfair treatment to a person in authority.

Participate in decision making to'determine which interventions and consequences will be used in response to disciplinary issues.

• Maintain personal privacy. Personal belongings may be searched only if the prinCipal has a reasonable suspicion that the student possesses evidence of a crime, stolen goods, drugs, weapons, or other illegal or prohibited items (JCBE policy).

Access opportunities to learn school behavior expectations.

Receive a written copy and clear explanation of the SSBIH, induding the process to appeal disciplinary decisions.

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Work in partnership with school staff to support their child's learning and healthy development at home and at school.

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Engage in regular, two-way, meaningful communication with school staff regarding their child's academic and behavioral progress. This includes the right to be notified in a timely manner when their child is removed from the instructional environment for a substantial amount of time due to their behavior.

Monitor student academic progress (e.g., through Parent Portal).

• Access appropriate supports and services.to succeed in school.

• Receive a written copy and clear explanation of the SSBIH, including the process to appeal chiciplinary decisions:

Be treated with courtesy, respect, and dignity.

Feel welcomed, valued, and connected to school staff and the school community.

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Actively participate with school staff in solving problems related to the child's behavior.

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Advocate for their child and report any unfair treatment to a person in authority.

a. Have a parent/guardian or advocate present at conferences on readmission from Out-of-SchOol suspension.

▪ All studenti haVelhe responsibir

to:

•' 'Show tespect'and courtesy to all'Stiidents, staff, families, and school visitors. This includes respecting individual differences, cultural diversity, arid the property of others.

• 'Attend school daily, be prepared for class, engage in classroom activities; and complete all assignments.

• :tontribute to a safe learning environment by managing their - own'behavior andreporting harrnful'Or dangerous; to an adult.

•' Understand'and follow all school rules and instructions given by school staff.

• Bring to school only those materialsthat are allowed.

• lnform parents/guardians of school-related issues and give them any Materials sent home by the school or diStrict

All parents/guardians have the respOniibility to:

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Show respect and courtesy to all students, staff, families, and school visitors. This includes respecting individual differences; cultural diversity, and the property of others..

Provide a working phone number in order.for schools to effectively communicate with families.

Review the content of the SSBIH with their child.

Understand the school's behavior expectations.

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Work with the school as a collaborative partner. This includes working with staff to maximize their child's strengths and to support the child to make changes in their behavior as needed.

• Inform school officials about concerns in a timely and respectful manner.

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Support their child to resolve problems-peacefully-while at school in order to contribute to a safe and positive school climate. This includes helping the child express_anger without verbal attacks orphysical violence. ,

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Teacher/Staff Rights and Responsibilities

School Administrator Rights and Responsibilities

All teicheritstaff h-Op:.ihe right to:

All school acninistratorS' have the right to:

.Betreated with courtesy, respect, and_dignity.

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Be treated with courtesy, respect, and dignity.

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Work in a safe environment that maximizes staff performanCe and student learning..

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Work in a safe environment that maximizes staff performance and student learning.

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Access opportunitieS for professional development and training to assist in creating and maintaining a thriving classroom environment that is respectful, engaging, vibrant, and culturally relevant.

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Access support from district central office to create and maintain a thriving school environment that is respectful, engaging, vibrant, and culturally relevant.

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AccesS support for addressing student behavior when such conduct cannot be handled within the Classroom environment.

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All school administrators hive the:cesOonsihility,t : •

Show respect and courtesy to all students, staff, families, and school visitors. This includes respecting individual differences, cultural diversity, and the property of others.

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Intentionally implement race-conscious interventions in an effort to reduce disproportional behavior outcomes for students and have plans for.

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Foster ongoing, positive relationships with all students and families.

teacherilsiaff have theiesponsibility to:

Show respect and courtesy to all students, staff, families, and school visitors. This includes respecting individual differences, cultural diversity, and the propertyof others.

Intentionally implement race-conscious interventions'in eneffort to reduce disproportional behavior outcomes for students and have plans for monitoring and evaluation.

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Foster ongoing, positive relationships with all students and families.

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Welcome families to be engaged in the learning process both in the classroom and at home.

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create a positive classroom and school climate fOr'all students, using effective classroom management strategies thateXtend to all school environments.

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EXPlidtly-teach, acknowledge, and reinforce behavidr expectations.

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Employ an MTSSI

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Create a safe and caring school climate that maximizes learning.

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Welcome families to be engaged in the learning process both in the dassroom and at home.

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Create, monitor, and assess a schoolwide management system.

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Welcome parents/guardians as valued partners in their child's learning. This includes creating opportunities for regular, two-way communication and active participation at problem-solving meetings by accommodating schedules and meeting language needs.

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Review the SSBIH with students, staff, and parents at the beginning of each school year and revisit it as necessary throughout the year.

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Guide the School-Based Leadership Team and Student Support and Intervention Team in using and reviewing schoolwide behavior data and evaluating the effectiveness of behavioral interventions. This includes monitoring data to identify and address disparities.

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Eniure that all school staff meet the expectations outlined in the section entitled "Teacher/Staff Rights and Responsibilities."

Provide social and emotional skill instruction that meets the district's MISS. •

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Intervene promptly when inappropriat&behavior ocCUri. This includes proViding corrective feedback, reteaching behavioral expectations, following the Individual Education Programs (IEPs).and BehaviOr Support Plans of students, and adhering tOwprocedyres for-Student removals from the learning, environment when needed, Work with studentsend their parents/guardians to develop, implement, and monitor behavior interventions that support students in changing their behavior, using a progressive system of support.:

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Apply the SSBIH in a fair, eqUitable„and consistent, manner and accurately record inappropriate student behavior following the established protocOl.

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ReSpect the right of students to maintain personal privacy.

Personal belongings may be searched only if the principal has a reasonable suspicion that the student possesses evidence of a crime, stolen goods, drugs; weapons, or other illegal or prohibited items (JCBE policy). ,

• , Follow up promptly on reports of bUllying as required by JCBE PolicY.

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Support staff in implementing appropriate behavior interventions.

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Apply the SSBIH in a fair, equitable, and consistent manner and accurately record inappropriate student behavior and interventions and consequences following the established protocol.

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Follow procedures for student removals from the jearningenvironment

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Notify parents immediately if a student's inappropriate behavior results in an out-of-school suspension.

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Notify parents, in a timely manner, of an inappropriate behavior and the consequence, if there is not an out-of-school suspension.

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Respect the right of students to maintain personal privacy. Personal belongings may be searched only if the principal has a reasonable suspicion that the student possesses evidence of a crime, stolen goods, drugs, weapons, or other illegal or prohibited items (JCBE policy).

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Respond promptly on reports of bullying as required by JCBE policy.

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Ensure that accurate and complete data-entry procedures are being followed and ensure that collection, monitoring, and evaluation systems are utilized at the school level. This includes using disaggregated data to allocate resources to support student behavioras well as evaluating program and staff effectiveness.

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Central Office Rights and

Board of Education Rights and

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

All `central otliceitithalie the right to:

All Board of Education members have the right to:

Be treated with courtesy, respect, and dignity.

World° a safe environment that maximizes staff,performance.

All central office staff have the responsibility to: Show respect and courtesy to all students, staff, families, and school/district visitors. This includes respecting individUal differences, cultural diversity, and the property of others.

Intentionally implement race-conscious interventions in an effort to reduce disproportional behavior outcomes for students and have plans for monitoring and evaluation.

Provide schools with the necessary resources, profeisional development, and technical assistance to implement.the SSBIH. • COmmunicate to all district staff that creating a positive school culture, supporting positive student behavicir, and"developing appropriate interventionsand.consequences are critical district priorities.

• EnSure that accurate data collectio'n, monitoring, and evaluation systems are available and utilized at the school and district levels. This includes using disaggregated data to allocate resources to support student behavior as well as evaluating program and staff effectiveness.

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• 'Create ksafe-anticaring climate for all district stakeholders.

• 'Engage in ongoing monitoring of the implementation of the 558tH and intervene as needed to ensure that it is enforced in a fair and equitable manner.

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Be treated with courtesy, respect, and dignity.

All Board of Education members have the responsibility to: •

Show respect and courtesy to all students, staff, families, and school visitors. This includes respecting individual differences, cultural diversity, and the property of others.

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Use qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate, approve, or reject policies that promote thriving school environments that are respectful, engaging, vibrant, and culturally relevant.

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Ensure that district administrators utilize appropriate data collection, monitoring, and evaluation systems.

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Receive regular data reports.

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Expect schools to develop and implement research-based, data-driven plans to reduce lost learning time and disproportionality in student consequences.

Protections

for Students With a

Disability Nothing in this handbook replaces or substitutes any student rights as guaranteed by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or state law. Students with a disability will always be entitled to the rights and protections afforded to them by state and federal law and shall not be removed from the learning environment unless doing so is in accordance with the law.

IKENTUCKYADMIKOSTRATIVE REGULATIONS :.FOR SPECIAL

EpvcATION.,FRo4RAMS-,.,L: JCPS is committed to providing, all students with a fair and equitable application of behavior support systems. For information regarding students with diSabilities, urider IDEA, including students in the referral process, please refer to 707 KAR 1:002-707 KAR 1;380. For information regarding students with disabilities under Section 504, please refer totheJCPS Section 504: Guidebook (https://drive.google„com/fid/1wIRs6IVInoe8TrvlijWnth38LE510ZqRzq/view)

707 KAR 1:002-707 KAR 1:380 Free,Appropriate Public Education:. (1) An LEA shall make a free appropriate public education .(FAPE) available to all children with disabilities aged three (3) to twenty-one (21) residing within its district's boundaries who have not received a high school diploma, including children with disabilities who have been suspended or expelled for-more than ten (10) School days in a schbol year FAPE shall be provided to each child with a disability even though the child has not failed or been retained' in a course and is advancing from grade to .grade. based on the child's unique needs and not on the child's disability. An LEA shall not be required to provide FAPE to a student eighteen (18) years Old or older, who is placed in an adult correctional facility if, in the educational placement prior to placernent in the correctional facility; the student was not identified as a child with a disability and did not have an IEP.

• 707 KAR 1:270 Kentucky special. education triator2rograni(Pg. 2) • 707 KAR 1:002 Definitions (Pg. 3) • 702 KAjp:290 FreeappjLggriatg public education (Pg. 11) • 707 KAR 1:300 Child find: evaluation. and: reevaluation (Pg.14) • 707 KAR 14310 Determination of eligibility (Pg. 18) • 707 KAR 1:320 Individual Education Program (Pg. 21) • 707 KAR 1:340 Procedural safeguards/complaints (Pg. 28) • 707 KAR 14350 Placement decisions (Pg. 39) • 707 :KAR 1:360 Confidentiality of information (Pg. 41) • 707 KAR 1:370 Children with disabilities in private schools (Pg. 43) • 707 KAR 1:380 Monitoring and recovery of funds (Pg. 48) • Index (Pg. 52)

Parents/Guardiant may also request a copy of the above information by contacting their school's administration or the chief of ExCeptional Child Education (ECE) at VanHoose,.Education Center, 3332 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40218 or (502) 485-3890.

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ATTACHMENTR_ PROGRESSIVE CONSEQUENCES AND RESOURCES PRi-K THROUGH GRADE THREE As a district, 'we remain focused on research-based practices that support the social-emotional and mental health developMent of all students. We strive to mitigate racially disproportionate outcomes for our students while also using age-appropriate early intervention to design wrap-around supports that foster behavioral change over time. Research tells us that exclusionary discipline, like out-of-schpol suspensions has multiple negative effects on our youngest students, specificallyPrimary (preschool through grade three), In an effort to adhere to best prktite, unless required to do so under state law, we do not suspend students in preichOol through grade three. If an incident at this grade level involves a law violation (law violations are identified with an asterisk (*) on the Behavior Code charts), the school will perform a Threat Assessment to determine needed supports to ensure the safety of-the student and others who may be impacted. Depending on the outcome of the Threat Assessment, schools may need to briefly suspend to ensure safety and develop a support plan. In the event a suspension is warranted, the principal will requestapproval from their zone assistant superintendent.

BEHAVIOR CODE-DtFINItiONS .

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Arson .... in the, .., .., degree

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Arson in the third degree (KRS 513.040) ..

Assault in the firit.

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A student is guilty of arson in the first degree when, with intent to destroy or damage a building, he starts a fire or causes an explosion, and; 1. (a) The building is inhabited Or occupied or the student has reason to believe the building may be inhabited or occupied; or 2. (b) Any other or person sustains serious physical injury as a result of the fire or explosion or the firefighting as a result thereof.

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(1) A.student is guilty of arson in the second degree when he starts a fire or causes an explosion with intent to destroy or damage a building: (a) Of another; or (b) Of his own or of another, to collect or facilitate the collection of insurance proceeds for such loss. (2) In any prosecution under this section, it is a defense that: (a) No student other than the defendant had a possessory or proprietary interest in the building, or, if other students or persons had "such an interest, all of them consented to the defendant's conduct; and (b) The defendant's sole intent was to destroy or damage the building for a lawful purpose.

(1) A student is guilty of arson in the third degree if he wantonly causes destruCtion or damage to a building of his own or of another by intentionally starting a fire or causing an explosion. (2) In any prosecution under this section, it is a defense that no student other than the defendant had a possessory or proprietary interest in the building, or, if other students or persons had such an interest, all of them consented to defendant's conduct. . . . , A student is guilty of assault in the first degree when the student: 1. (a) Intentionally causes serious physical injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon or a dangerous instrument; or 2. (b) Under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life, wantonly . engages in conduct which creates a grave risk of death to another and thereby causes serious physical injury to another person.

A student is guilty of assault in the second degree when the student: 1. (a) Intentionally causes serious physical injury to another person; or .

-'2. (b) Intentionally causes physical injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon or a dangerous instrument; or , 1.-(C).Wantonly causes serious physiCal injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument. . .

- A student is guilty of assault in the third degree when the student: 1. (a) Recklessly, with a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument, or intentionally causes or attempts to cause physical injury to: ;(9): A public or private elementary or secondary school or school district classified or certified c' employee; school bus driver, or other school employee acting in the course and scope. of the . employee's employment.

• p0) A public or private elementary or secondary school or school district volunteer acting in the course and scope of that person's volunteer service for the school or school district.

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A student is guilty of assault in the fourth degree when the student: 1. (a) Intentionally or wantonly causes physical injury to another person; or (b) With' recklessness, Causes physical injury to another person by means of a deadly .. , . weapon or a dangerous instrument.

A threat of a bomb or other,explosive device made verbally, in writing, or via social media to a staff, student, or . community member.

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Participating in games of chance or skill for money or profit.

Gambling Harassmerit/Harassing communications toward staffor student ' (KRS 525.670 and

KRS 525.0.80/Board, ' Harassment Dis-. crimination Policy . ..09.42811)„

Harassment KRS 525.070 A person is guilty of harassment when, with intent to intimidate, harass, annoy, or alarm another person, they: (a) Strike, shove, kick, or otherwise subject the person to physical contact; (b) Attempt or threaten to strike, shove, kick, or otherwise subject the person to physical contact; (clIna public place, make an offensively coarse utterance, gesture, or display, or addresses abusive 'language to.any person present; (d) Follow a person in or about a public place or places; (e) Engage in a course of conduct or repeatedly commits acts which alarm or seriously annoy such other person and which serve no legitimate purpose; or

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(f) Being enrolled as a student in a local school district, and while on school premises, on schoolsponsored transportation, or at a school-sponsored event: 1. Damage or commit a theft of the property of another student; 2. Substantially disrupt the operation of the school; or .3. Create a hostile environment by means of any gestures, written communications, oral statements, or .physical acts that a reasonable person under the circumstances should know would cause another student to suffer fear of physical harm, intimidation, humiliation, or embarrassment.

Harassment/Harass'.ing communications toward staff or student (KRS 525.070 and KRS 52.5:080/Board Harassment Discrimination Policy 09.42811)

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Harassing Communications KRS 525.080 A person is guilty of harissing communications when, with intent to intimidate, harass, annoy, or alarm another person, they: (a) Communicate with a person, anonymously or otherwise, by telephone, telegraph, mail, or any other form of written communication in a manner which causes annoyance or alarm and serves no purpose of legitimate communication; . (b) Make a telephone call, whether or not conversation ensues, with no purpose of legitimate communication; or ., (c)-Communicate, while enrolled as a student in a local school district, with or about another school ,, student, anonymously or otherwise, by telephone, the Internet, telegraph, mail, or any other form of ' . electronic or written communication in a manner which a reasonable person under the circumstances . should know would cause the other student to suffer fear of physical harm, intimidation, humiliation, or embarrassment and which serves no purpose of legitimate communication.

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Horseplay

Student(s) is/are engaged in roughhousing, pushing, running, excessive play, etc., that are not appropriate or safe in the school environment.

Inappropriate sexual

The posSession and/or display of pornography, and/or indecent exposure, and/or having inappropriate sexual contact. ' . . .

Any violation of the JCPSNet Acceptable Use Policy. The entire policy can be found in Appendik C. . . .. .

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Inappropriate use of .district technology .

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Use of a mobile or hand-held device to make, transmit, or distribute any inappropriate recording; picture, or image without the consent of the person(s) recorded, or that violates their personal expectations of privacy, the SS/MI,. or the law.

Intentionally throwing or releasing an Object that has the potential to cause a disturbance, injury, or property damage,when the act of throwing or releasing the object is not part of a supervised activity. . .

StUdents who leave ISAP for any reason without proper authorization from a teacher, administrator, or other . ,. school This includes' tudents who must be removed from the ISAP classroom for any inappropriate behavior..

Students ,. . who leave classfor any. reason without proper authorization from a teacher, administrator, or other school Staff. . .

• Students who leiVe school grounds for any reason without proper authorization and/or without following proper sign-out procedures. This includes getting off the bus at the wrong stop without previous approval. „.

Remaining .op school grounds when they loiter or remain in or around a school building or grounds, while not having anireason or relationship involving the school or a school event, or any other license or privilege to be there. This would include'remaining on school grounds against direction of school administration or other safe- ' ty-related,irective. ThiS would include trespassing.

Nonattendance to dass/Cutting class

Skipping any portion ,of a,dass, an entire class or classes, or live synchronous virtual instruction without authorized permission..

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Swearing, cursing, or Making obscene gestures.

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Failure of a student to attend an assignment to the ISAP classroom.

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Sexual abuse/Sexual assault (KRS 510) Sexual harassment/ Board Harassment Discrimination Policy ,

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Theft involving the use of physical force, deadly weapons, or dangerous instruments. . .

Actions, sexual in nature, intending to cause or causing physical injury to another person including by means of a deadlyweapon or dangerous instrument, or intentionally causing extreme distress to another person.

Unwelcome sexual aciances; requests for sexual favors, other verbal and/or physical behaviors of a sexual nature (including sexual violence), and the use of symbols to create a climate that adversely affects the work environ- ' ment pr_educational proCess,

09,42811 Spitting

The act of forcibly ejecting saliva or other substances from the mouth.

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IntentiOnal physical contact with a student that does not cause physical injury. If a physical injury, occurs, review the Assault' odes above. If two Students are striking each other, that would be considered "Fighting."

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IntentiOnal physical contact with a faculty member, staff member, or other school official that does not cause physical injury. If a physical injury occurs, review the Assault codes above. . .

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firit degree (KRS 508.075) Penalties—(Class C Felony) 1. Imprisonment.of , not less than 5 year§

(b) Intentionally and without lawful authority, place a counterfeit weapon of mass destruction at any location or On any object specified in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

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1. Imprisonment of not less than 1 year and, nor more than 10 years.

2. Fine not less .. than $1,009 and not greater than 510,000.

A person is guilty of terroristic threatening in the first degree when they: (a) Intentionally make false statements that they or another person have placed a weapon of mass destruction on: 1. The real property or any building of any public or private elementary or secondary school, vocational school, or institution of postsecondary education; 2. A school bus or other vehicle owned, operated, or leased by a school; 3. The real property or any building public or private that is the site of an official school-sanctioned . function; or , . .

4. The real property or any building owned or leased by a government agency; or

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A person is not guilty of commission of an offense under this section if they, innocently and believing 'the. information to be true, communicate a threat made by another person to school personnel, a peace ' officer, a law enforcement agency, a public agency involved in emergency response, or a public safety answering point and identify the person from whom the threat was communicated, if known.

A,person is guilty of terroristic threatening in the second degree when, other than as provided in KRS 508.075, they intentionally:

(a) With respect to a school function, threaten to commit any act likely to result in death or serious 'physical injury to any student group, teacher, volunteer worker, or employee of a public or private ..elementary Or secondary school, vocational school, or institution of postsecondary education, or to - any other person reasonably expected to lawfully be on school property or at a school-sanctioned activity, if the threat is related to their employment by a school, or work or attendance at school, or a School function. A threat directed at a person or persons or at a school does not need to identify a ..specific person or persons or school in order for a violation of this section to occur. (b) Make false statements by any means, including by electronic communication, indicating that an act likely to result in death or serious physical injury is occurring or will occur, for the purpose of: 1. Causing evacuation of a school building, school property, or school-sanctioned activity; 2. Causing cancellation of school classes or school-sanctioned activity; or -,3. Creating fearOf death or serious physical injury among students, parents, or school personnel.

• "(c) Make false statements that they have placed a weapon of mass destruction at any location other .than one specified in KRS 508.075; or (d) Without lawful authority place a counterfeit weapon of mass destruction at any locatidn other than one specified in KRS508.075.

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A [Dorian is not guilty of commission of an offense under this section if they, innocently and believing theinformation to be true, communicate a threat made by another person to school personnel, a. peace officer, a law enforcernent agency, a public agency involved in emergency response, or a public safety answering point and identify the person from whom the threat was communicated, if known.

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Due Process Meeting Hunt, Traci M. <traci.hunt@jefferson.kyschools.us> Fri 9/10/2021 11:28 AM

R. <william.bennett2@jefferson.kyschools us> Good morning, Mr. Bennett,

To: Bennett, William

`Compliance and investigations has completed their investigation. We are now ready to have your dile process meeting. I would like to schedule this meeting for Friday, September 17th at 9:00 am at Van tlopse Education Center, Conference Room 2C. You may bring your union representative. You can also obtain a copy of the Compliance and Investigations report from open records.

Please confirm receipt of this email.

Traci Hunt Principal Marion C. Moore School. @tracimorrishunt aimooremustangs "Every child deserves a CHAMPION; an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best they can possibly be."

—Rita Pierson

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ATTACHMENT P Dear Moore Families: We value your student and it is always our goal to keep an open line of communication with our families. Keeping an open dialogue with our families and students helps us to dispel any rumors and ensures accurate information is shared.

This morning, a physical altercation took place at our school involving a student and a teacher. A full review of the incident is underway and during this time the teacher will not return to the classroom. At JCPS, we hold our educators to a high standard that is.established in the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky School Certified Personnel, This is a personnel matter and I cannot provide any further details. We are here to support students and make sure they are successful. Thank you for trusting us with your student's education.

Sincerely, Traci Hunt, Principal The Marion C. Moore School

10/20/21, 5:01, PM

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ATTACHMENT P Re: Plan for tomorrow Fulk, Rob <1-ob,fulk@jeffersbii.kyschodls.us > Tue 8/24/2021 6:29 AM To: Hunt, Traci M. <traci.hunt@jefferson.kyschopls.us5 Cc: Jcps455-All <Jcps-155:All@jefferson.kyschools':us>; Marshall, Charles E <charles.marshall@jefferson.kyschools.us>; Rogers, Angela D <angela.rogers@jefferson.kyschools.us >; Morales, Kim N. <kim.morales@jefferson.kyschools.us >; Ellison, Joseph R <joseph.ellison@jefferson,kyschools.us>

Moore, lam sorry yob have such things to deal with this early in the year, or at all. Having worked alongside many of you, I know you are positioned and equipped to come through this and be better for it. I 'hope for grace and wisdom for you allover the coming days.

Rob Fulk, Ed.Q. Assistant Superintendent of Middle Schools @JCPSAsstSuptMS Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 23, 2021, at 9:39 PM, Hunt, Traci M. <traci.hunt@jefferson.kyschools.us > wrote:

Mustangs, I apologize for the late email. I am hopeful you will read this tonight or first thing in the morning.

Today's events have'Svkieighed heavy on my mind, and I have spent many hours talking things :over with those I love, trust, and respect.

With that being said, I am enlisting your help tomorrow. First and foremost, be there and be a positive light for our school; I will come on the morning announcements as normal. I am going to attempt to talk to our school family openly and from my heart. I am then going to allow our students an opportunity to participate in a peaceful "protest" - I will walk us through it: Then, I want to invite you to allow your students some time to think through this and diScOSS. I know some Of you don't feel equipped to have these heavy conversations. Remeniber what we always talk about: LISTEN, let student voice be heard, and don't push if they don't want to discuss. There is no set time on this. We will ring bells and go about our classes, but please be open to this process at least during first period. don't expect you to push it if students are ready to move on. Support personnel and admin will be circulating the building and available to help.

I have really been torn on this decision but tomorrow is an opportunity for us not to just "talk the talk" but "walk the walk." We love our kids and our school, we believe that ALL belong here, and we want a safe,and healthy environment. Now is the time to put some of this into action and to show our students that we hear, we see them, and we stand with them. The rhetoric around our school has been somewhat positive until now. I am sure you've seen the news and read the social media outlets. I know that the "hate speech" https://outlook.office.com/rnail/id/AAMAGYOYzAxNTViLWJmNTOtNDY1Ny1hZDIO3LWZIMTY3M2QxMmE3YoAQAAYo0ISHRiRHoUGESuaEMsM%3D

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being used is not an accurate depiction of us as a whole; but unfortunately, it was a depiction of vVhat occurred in our building today.

I love you all! Know this will not be easy, but I know you all can do it! HS side-we will postpone suicide prevention to Wednesday. I'll be there bright and early. Feel free to call, text or stop by if you need to.

Traci Hunt Principal Marion C. Moore School #KNOWMOORE Please excuse any typos as this was sent from my iPhone!

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HARDIN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 5:30 p.m. Student Hearing 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting 110 South Main Street Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Thursday EAti=e0

1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ORDER OF BUSDIESS A. PRAYER B. CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA 3. RECOGNITIONS • Student Recognitions 4. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS 5. CONSENT ITEMS. A. Inttructional Issues 1. Consideration of DWrict Graht Proposals a. Connections to the Internet (NSF) Grant b. Mary McMullan Fund (NAEF) Grant c. Ludwick Family Foundation Grant d. American Orff-Schulwerk Association TAP Fund Grant e. Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grant f.

Bayer/NSF Award for Community Innovation g. Autodesk Foundation/ITEA Grant h.. Hearlihy/FTE Grant for Excellence in Teaching Technology i.

Kelvin/H. t, Grain Prozinia's "Projecting Education" Grant j. k. Teacher Incentive Grant 1.

Handy & Harman Foundation Grant m. H13330 Alternative Education Programs.Grant n. RMHC Grant fo, Goya Foods, Inc. 'Contributions Program Grant 2. Tecthook Waiver 3. Regional Parent/Staff Expo 4. Intersession Year End Evaluation/Budget Report 5. 1996-98 Writing Portfolio Data B. Student Services Issues I. Contract with Diversified Training Group and Brown Street Education Center

CERTIFIED RETIREMENTS Story, Ray - Central Office, effective 7/11/98 CERTIFIED RESIGNATIONS (effectiVe dates in parentheses) Batista, Lisa - North Hardin (7/7/98) Chandler, Jill - Howevalley (7/22/98) Cravens, Cathy - North Hardin (7/24/98) Drane, Jennifer - Bluegrass (7/22/98) Driver, Sharon - Rineyville (7/22/98) Glover, Betsy - North Hardin (7/13/98) Dosser, Linda - North Hardin (7/29/98) Hart, Bobby - Sonora (7/12/98) KirkWood, Harold - Hardin County Day Treatinent/Liticaln Village (7/31/98) Lee, Teresa - Radcliff (7/12/98) Meredith,Handel, Eli70-qh -Meadow View (7/22/98) Mooser, Sonya - North Hardin (7/14/98) Nix, Lynette - Bluegrass (7/15/98) -Overstreet, Mardee -Meadow View (7/24/18) Spencer, Joan - Central Hardin (7/17/98) TuCker, Brenda - Meadow View (7/21198) CERTIFIED HIRING Allen, Kimberly - Parkway, Special Education/LBD Ashlock, Pam - HowevalleY, Special EdheatiOn/LBDR *Beauchamp, Anthony - North Hardin, Special Education/LBD *Beeler, Frandis - Glendale Children's Home, Arts/Humanitiet elFmtg-istittupwria r rrt-TtSc - lean Bible, Emma - Glendale Children Home, Title I Special Education •Bradley, Dint - East Hardin, Title I *Bradley, Penny - East Hardin, Special Education/LBD •Brawner, Stacy - Meadow View, Special Education/LBD *Carter, Cindy - J.T. Alton, Language Arts (one-year position) Caudill, Andrew - Glendale Children's Home, Title I *Creyier, Kathryn - West Hardin, Math/Science 'Doty, Brent -North Hardin, Technology Education. *Doty, Shelley - Upton, Art/Physical Education Elmore; Lanissa - Woodland, Primary *Flanagan, Aray - Central Hardin, Libraiy/lyiedia SpeCialist (.5) Fogle, Tamie - Woodland, Grade 5 Frazer, lames Dr. - Central OffiCe, Behavioral Specialist 'Cramer, Shirley - North Hardin, Math *Garrett, Abigail - Bluegrass, Special.Echication/LBDR *Ghackri, Donna - Central Hardin, English (full-time) *Gibson, Garry - Hardin County Day Treatment/Lincoln Village Treatment Center, Vocational *OloVer, Melody - North Hardin, fainily/Consurner Science *Goldey, Linda - West Hardin, Agriculture Gray, Melissa - Radcliff, Special EdncatiOn/LBDR Gianni Laura Brown Street, Math (.7) Hencnt, Sherry Blitegrais, Special Education/LED *Ihinter-Jones, Elizabeth - Radcliff, Math *Jaco, Connie -Meadow: View, Primary *James, Gail - Preschool, New Highland (.5) and Woodland (.5) Johnson, S. Renee' Rineyville, Special Education/LBDR *Knotp, Violet.- Meadow View, Primary *Leach, 0. Robert - North Hardin, Special Education/1,BD *Lewis, Bryan . ParkWay, Physical Education *Martin, John - Central Hardin, Biology *Matthews, Rebecca Meadow View, Primary *Mcicain, Bruce - Central Hardin; Special Fir-ition/EBD Miller, Rebecca - Vine Prove, Primary

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SUPERINTENDENT Lois W. Credy ASSOCIATE SUPERINI'ENDENTS Ron Bryan, instructional Services Denny Duggin.S, Student Services William Finance/Support Services Ray Story, Personnel Services

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LIAM: .'e are pl,..t.scd to notify you that you have been employed with the Hardin County Schools for the 1998-99 school , or pent successful completion of the criminal record check. Your effective date of employment will be 99 3-Q7 -3 O. This is based upon your presenting proper certification as required by the State of Kentucky. Two pies of -our contract are enclosed. Please return one signed copy to the Personnel Department. sell. ,l employee, you must obtain a physical examination that includes a TB skin test and forward the results pt (mei office. The TB tests are given at the County Health Department or one may be obtained from a :or. All teachers are required to complete twenty-four hours of professional development each year. or:, s pro :ssional development hours are flexibly scheduled. If you have not already done so, please contact Diane CL:niouk office at the Central Office as soon as possible concerning your professional development options.

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1!-tiMe employees are eligible for paid Health Insurante coverage. Coverage is explained to you and the ottin' y is given to you to sign up &ring the processing of new employees. :t. fir - step to provide for a smooth beginning with our system, check your files and make sure that you have the. .rsonnel office an official copy of your teaching certificate, transcripts, physical and TB verifications as I possibly can obtain them. If you are an intern; you should have received or should be receiving a form :tat; Depallitent (statement of Eligibility and Confirmation of Employment or Teacher Internship Please . .-f ELigibility) that should be brbught or mailed to the personnel office as soon as you receive 5c 'Ire :it it is signed on the back side of:the form and that your address Is correct on the form. This is the to slue: that approves your internship and teaching certificate. Please keep.us informed of any change of name or • Idtlress. you to our staff and offer our assistance at any time. cure' 3 L. S::

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BOARD OF EDUCATION Gary Minter, Chairman

ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENTS Ron Bryan, Instructional Services Denny Duggins, Student Services William E. Kelley. Finance/Support Services Caro! Chitwood, Personnel Services

Danny Allen, Vice-Chainnan J. R. Cardin. Member Dr.James A. Mayer, Member Margaret Smith, Member

HARDIN COUNTY SCHOOLS 65 W.A. Jenkins Road Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Phone: (270) 769-8800

FAX: (270) 769-8888

September 24, 1999

William Bennett

Dear Mr. Bennett: This letter is a follow-up to our meeting in Eric Vowels' office on September 23, 1999, regarding an incident that occurred between you and a student in your classroom on September 15, 1999. Initially, I want to reiterate that yelling and kicking a trash can to gain the attention of your students are not appropriate methods of bringing a classroom to order. Equally important, it is not an appropriate descriptor for you to tell students that they are acting like monkeys. As educators, it is our responsibility to treat students with respect even in a negative situation.

Our discussion included a concern regarding the way you responded to inappropriate student behavior. You must remember that it is essential for you to remain the adult in charge. While I understand that you may have been angry, it is important that you don't speak until you are over your anger. Be balanced before you speak.

I agree that the actions of the student in question were inappropriate and unacceptable; however, I again caution you about putting a student on the spot before his peers. This is especially true with students who are somewhat academically challenged. It often causes the student to react in socially unacceptable ways. I strongly advise you to find another manner of solving a confrontation of this type other than physically approaching the student and grabbing his desk. One alternative would be to call the assistant principal.

Doing so is not a sign of weakness or an inability to handle a situation; instead, it is a mark of good judgment.

My expectation of your future classroom performance is that you refrain from using such language as "punk ass kid." Phrases such as this certainly are not the reflections of a professional. I also expect you to find alternative methods of handling confrontational situations. In keeping with these expectations, I provided you with a set of tapes for your

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I am concluding from our conversation that you understand that your behavior was not acceptable and that you intend to refrain from such behavior in the future. I would like for you to have the tapes reviewed and your responses submitted to me by October 25, 1999. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

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I let snip and released him slowly, thinking Mr. Vowels would grab wand take him out of the classroom. Mr. Vowels froze, after partially placing himself between me and Enraged, with his left fist balled up, he stepped towards me and screamed "Get off me you fucking bitch!" I grabbed his shoulder to keep him from attacking me again! Mr. Vowels said, " Don't touch him", as he pushed my hand away.

Mr. Vowels then grabbed and pushed him towards the door.

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HARDIN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING Atirtat1421100 _ The Hardin County Board of Education met at 65 W. A. Jenkins Road at 4:30 p.m. on the I 7th day of Augnst, 2000, with the following members present: J. R. Cardin, Gary Minter, Danny Allen, Dr. James Mayer, and Margaret Smith.

Chairman Gary Minter called the Meeting to order and Rev. Glenn Buzbee, First Presbyterian Church, opened the meeting with prayer.

ORDER #8537 — APPROVAL OF. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING STUDENTS - Ms. Kay Sharon, Director of Public RelatiOns, presented the, following resolution recognizing students in the school district. The motion was made by Mrs. Smith and seconded by Mr. Cardin to approve Said resolution.

Vote: Mr. Cardin, aye; Mr. Allen, aye; Dr. Mayer, aye; Mrs. Smith, aye; Mr. Minter, aye.

Motion carried.

Resolution of Recognition WHEREAS, the fundion of a Board of Education is to strive for excellence in all phases of the educational program, and; WHEREAS, a Malin indication of such excellence is awards and honors earned by the studentS and schools of the school system, and; WHEREAS, the Hardin County Board of Education deems it fitting and proper that significant awards and honors be recognized by the Board; BE IT-THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Hardin County Board of Education does hereby recognize the achievements of the following: North Hardin High School, for his election as Multiple-District (State) President for the LEO Clubs of Kentucky and for receiving third place in Business Law at the State FBLA Competition.

J. T. Alton Middle School, for her selection as a state winner in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest sponsored by the Education, Arts, and Humanities Cabinet.

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D. Personnel Actions 1. Approved Personnel Actions CERTIFIED RESIGNATIONS Bollinger, Janis — Vine Grove, P3/Grade 4, eff 7/13/00 Cline, Christopher — Glen Dale Children's Home, eff 7/12/00 Cline, Heather — ParkWay, Primary, eff 7/21/00 Deneen, Matthew Central Hardin, Scicial Studies, eff 7/21/00 Edwards, Bethany= North Hardin, Agriculture, eff 7/19/00 Erl, Marjorie — Speech Therapist, eff 7/28/00 Hagedorn, Jennifer — Physical Therapist, eff 7/6/00 Johnson, Patricia — G.C. Burkhead, Grade 4, eff 7/20/00 Lee, Dwayne — Parkway, Grade 5, eff 8/2/00 Likins, Sharon— West Hardin, Special Ed, eff 8/11/00 Murley, Marilyn — Woodland, Preschool, eff 8/17/00 Owsley, Robin — West Hardin, Language Arts, eff 7/28/00 Wells, Bethany — Certified Interpreter, eff 8/2/00 Young; Marci — Speech/Language Pathologist, eff 8/11/00 TTEDMIO ICERTINF:D3NONPRENFAVArLWWW;

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NOTE: Correction to July Certified Personnel Actions Dillard, Laura — School Psychologist, effective 9/22/00 (not 6/30/00) CERTIFIED SUSPENSIONS Wolfe, Dan CERTIFIED HIRING *Baker, Shelia — Radcliff, Language Arts *Bates, Melanie — Central Hardin, Special Ed/LBD Beard, Lara — Glen Dale Children's Home, Basic Skills Bender, Carol GlenDale/Baptist Youth Ranch, Arts and Humanities *Bingham, Jody — Lincoln Trail Hospital, Homebotind teacher (Math/Science) *Blair, Jerry — Migrant Center, Migrant Home Tutor (75 day employment) *Boes, Mary Jane — Howevalley — Preschool .5 *Bonet-Ruiz, Edwin — Central Hardin, Spanish *Bryan, Shelby — Hciwevalley, Primary *Budlove, Michael — Meadow View, Primary-CSRA *Day, Kimberly — Central Hardin, Choral Music *Deaton, Robin — Meadow View, 'Preschool/Kindergarten *DoWell, Chandra — West Hardin, Agriculture *Druin, Steven — Meadow. View, Art

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Enclosure E

£LIZA►BETHTOWN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 219 Helm Street Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Paul S. Upchurch. Superintendent

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Mr. William Bennett

Dear Mr. Bennett: This letter serves as a written follow-up to our verbal discussion today, March 5, 2001.

As per our conversation, you are hereby notified that you are suspended, with pay, for ten (10) working days, beginning today, March 5, 2001. Said suspension is based on the fact that you knowingly and voluntarily took a personal situation into the classroom thereby resulting in a disruption in your workplace as well as in the educational process of students at Elizabethtown High School. Discussion with the principal at Elizabethtown High School has confirmed this action, as well as my decision. Along with this suspension, you are directed not to go to or in Elizabethtown High School during this two-week suspension.

Enclosed are copies of the document pertaining to the conversation conducted today, which you signed, your personal account detailing the events in the classroom(s) on March 1, 2001, as well as an outline of our concluding discussion.

Please contact my office if you have further questions.

Sincerely,

Paul S. Upchurch Superintendent of Schools

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ELIZABETHTOWN INDEPENDENTSCHOOLS 219 Helm Street Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Paul S. Upchurch, Superintendent

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Paul Upchurch, Superintendent Elizabethtown Independent School District

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SUBJECT: Termination of Teacher Contract Pursuant to KRS 161.790 This is written notification of my decision to terminate your teacher's contract with the Elizabethtown School District, pursuant to KRS 161.790, effective Monday, March 19, 2001. Pending any appeal of this action, you are suspended from your teaching duties without pay pursuant to KRS 161.790(8).

I have taken this action following an investigation, and for the following reasons: (1)

Conduct unbecoming a teacher pursuant to KRS 161.790(1)(b).

On or about February 24th or 25th of 2001, your conduct at the home of Laurie Bumpus, as more fully described in the police report and in your statement of what happened, constitutes conduct unbecoming a teacher. This incident was reported in the newspaper, became public knowledge, and became a significant topic of interest to your students and other EHS students, all of which caused a significant disruption of the educational process.

Your decision to discuss the arrest incident, as well as the details, in the classrooms at school was poor Judgment. The discussion constitutes conduct unbecoming a teacher.

In particular, the substance of your conversations with the students in the classroom was inappropriate. Examples of such statements include:

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That you were laughing and joking about the situation at times.

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March 20, 2001 Dr. Susan Leib, Ed.D., Executive Director Education Professional Standards Board 1024 Capital Drive, Suite 225 Frankfort, KY 40601

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Dear Dr. Leib: Pursuant to KRS 161.120(2)(a), I am reporting the following detailed accounting of events that occurred from February 24, 2001 through March 15, 2001 regarding a certified teacher at Elizabethtown High School, William R. Bennett. Mr. Bennett resides at

On the evening of February 25, 2001 I received a phone call from Ms. Ruth Sorace, Principal of Elizabethtown High School. She reported to me that Mr. Bennett had been arrested sometime between Saturday evening, February 24, 2001, and early Sunday morning, February 25, 2001 (Enclosure A). I asked Ms. Sorace to call Mr. Bennett and have him report to my office on Monday morning February 26, 2001 to enable me to find out from Mr. Bennett exactly the circumstances surrounding this arrest. Mrs. Sorace called a substitute teacher for Mr. Bennett for Monday, February 26, 2001 and Mr. Bennett spent the day, with the exception of time spent at an appointment with his attorney, at the Elizabethtown Board of Education Administrative Office (Central Office). I asked Mr. Bennett to give me his account of the events that led to his arrest and to put said account in writing (Enclosure B). I told Mr. Bennett that his actions were unbecoming to a teacher. Mr. Bennett returned to work in his classroom on February 27, 2001.

On Thursday, March 1, 2001 at 4:15 p.m. I received a phone call from a parent of students in Mr. Bennett's classes at Elizabethtown High School. told me that Mr. Bennett had led a discussion with his students pertaining to the events that led to his arrest on February 25. has two children who are in Mr. Bennett's classroom at different times. Each child shared this information with her. In addition, she told me that Mr. Bennett told these students that I had said that I would have done the same thing. I called Mr. Bennett immediately and asked him if he had indeed discussed these events with his students and he affirmed that he had. I also asked him if he said that I told him that I would have done the same thing. He denied making that statement. I told him that he should not have discussed these matters with students and that I would get back in touch with him to discuss this further. He told me that he was taking a personnel leave day on Friday, March 2, 2001 and would not be in his classroom. I followed up my conversation with Mr. Bennett with a phone call to Ms. Sorace to inform her of my discussion with .

Mr. Bennett did indeed take a personal leave day on Friday, March 2, 2001.

On March 2, 2001 I asked Mrs. Sorace to get written statements from several of Mr. Bennett's students and from the classroom next door where these events were discussed as well (Enclosure An Equal Opportunity Employer Offering Equal Educational Opportunities

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C). Evidence indicated that Mr. Bennett had discussed the events surrounding his arrest in four different classrooms. I asked Ms. Sorace to call Mr. Bennett and have him report to Central Office on Monday morning March 5, 2001.

On March 5, 2001 at Central Office I asked Mr. Bennett to tell me verbally what be told students during the four periods of classes on March 1, 2001. I then asked him to put this accounting into writing and he did (Enclosure D). Later that morning I gave him a letter explaining that I was suspending him with pay for no more than ten work days while I completed an investigation of these matters (Enclosure E) On Tuesday, March 6, 2001 I asked Mrs. Sorace to have the teacher next door to Mr. Bennett's classroom, Ms. Dawne Swank, give her a written account of the discussion between Mr. Bennett and the students in her classes (Enclosure F).

On Tuesday, March 13, 2001 I met with Ms. Sorace and shared all of the events concerning this matter.

On Thursday, March 15, 2001 I notified Mr. Bennett in writing (Enclosure 0) that his teacher's contract with the Elizabethtown Independent Schools was terminated, pursuant to KRS 161.790, effective Monday, March 19, 2001 and, pending any appeal of this action, he was suspended from his teaching duties without pay pursuant to KRS 161.790(8). Said action was a direct result of his actions leading to and resulting in an arrest, followed by taking these events into his classroom and intentionally discussing said events with his students. This resulted in a definite disruption in the educational process of these students. The entirety of these events results in conduct unbecoming a teacher pursuant to KRS 161.790(1)(b).

If you have further questions or concerns regarding the events surrounding the termination of this employee's contract, please don't hesitate to contact my office.

Sincerely,

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Elizabethtown High School Ruth H. Sorace Principal 620 N Mulbeny Street Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701 Telephone 270-769-3381 Fax 270-769-2539

INCIDENT REPORT DATE:

°L.

3 - 1 - 01

REPORTED BY: HALL GYM RESTROOM OTHER

CLASSROOM LUNCH ROOM A-ROOM OUTSIDE

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INCIDENT REPORT REPORTED BY:

DATE:

HALL GYM RESTROOM OTHER

CLASSROOM LUNCH ROOM A-ROOM OUTSIDE

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: es,cryome .Sewed trmk rn V Jr\-A rzcitOcA G.5 Kea 'Cogcs. ()tom k.c, Qvcr Lem mrs. cArrivCCI G ea.+ So.tc wert 1-he Whe-n Mr. t-e.nirllirT te as Kea rcics. Dew-. :".c .i.k z (-dee, }La{ hect• +1...c.y +4t :cc' 0.60k.i+156 he 5cA:cl He Kv‘e..•-..) L.J inG:t tk4.), z exf,tc,...4Ned i'Le c,,Lote c,10,3 s 41.6.7t was to "Kt were said . l-(c.

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Telephone 270-769-3381 Fax 270-769-2539

INCIDENT REPORT DATE: I/

REPORTED BY: CLASSROOM LUNCH ROOM A-ROOM OUTSIDE

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DATE

Elizabethtown High School

Ruth H. Solace PrimOat 620 N Mulbeny Street Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701

Telephone 270-769-3381 Fax 270-769-2539

INCIDENT REPORT DATE:

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HALL GYM RESTROOM OTHER

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INCIDENT REPORT DATE: 3- z - a cot

1,7

CLASSROOM LUNCH ROOM A-ROOM OUTSIDE

REPORTED BY: HALL GYM RESTROOM OTHER

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Several stvdeints— , no netnieS remembered.— had Asked Swank +0 inviit Mr. Bennett to tome into our Oats and fell vx abouf hiS situation. A4 the time, 1 was 40619 Work so I too.sn't pat...pn3 at-4-. fo +he clisc uTSjonS going on. . s Showed rrie aNews Then Article about What. held happened. V.Ve,fone wens ioo.ct fo Wort:. an et 04- i-ne -en ct ag, class, warl invited him IT: tell us wvicA.4- hapr4ned.

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Anot nonchalCuot, and when he en4-e.red the class roonioie asked IC We wanted i-o hear 1-he shyry, and fie whole cic-ss 50-Id"Yeedi l -..-including rilf.

SIGNED

DATE

3/z/ 706

Elizabethtown High School Ruth H. Sorace Principal 620 N Mulberry Street Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701 Telephone 270-769-3381 Fax 270-769-2539

INCIDENT REPORT REPORTED BY:

DATE:

HALL GYM RESTROOM OTHER

CLASSROOM LUNCH ROOM A-ROOM OUTSIDE SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

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INCIDENT REPORT REPORTED BY:

DATE: CLASSROOM LUNCH ROOM A-ROOM OUTSIDE

HALL GYM RESTROOM OTHER

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

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DATE Sia1p

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Elizabethtown High School Ruth H. Sorace Principal 620 N Mulberry Street Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701 Telephone 270-769-3381 Fax 270-769-2539

INCIDENT REPORT DATE:

REPORTED BY: CLASSROOM LUNCH ROOM A-ROOM OUTSIDE

HALL GYM RESTROOM OTHER

• SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: uklin wu.A.ect 0) *h. da.vcom

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Ruth H. Sorace Principal 620 N Mulbeny Street Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701 Telephone 270-769-3381 Fax 270-769-2539 INCIDENT REPORT REPORTED BY:

DATE: CLASSROOM LUNCH ROOM A-ROOM OUTSIDE

HALL GYM RESTROOM OTHER

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INCIDENT REPORT REPORTED BY:

DATE:

HALL GYM RESTROOM OTHER

CLASSROOM LUNCH ROOM A-ROOM OUTSIDE SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 05, skoci Lceri

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Elizabethtown High School

Ruth H. Solace Principal 620 N Mulbeny Street Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701

Telephone 270-769-3381 Fax 270-769-2539

INCIDENT REPORT DATE:

3/ 2/ 0 I

REPORTED BY:

CLASSROOM LUNCH ROOM A-ROOM OUTSIDE

HALL GYM RESTROOM OTHER

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

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Elizabethtown High School

INCIDENT REPORT DATE: 3 t/A

—0i

CLASSROOM LUNCH ROOM A-ROOM OUTSIDE

Telephone 270-769-3381 Fax 270-769-2539

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Friday, March 02, 2001 1:16 PM Sorace, Ruth 'biology class

Ruth, Just wanted to make you aware that in Mr. Bennetts biology class yesterday, he discussed his recent arrest at length with the students. According to , he told them that it was "no big deal because the charges had been dropped'', and that it happened because his girlfriend was cheating on him. He also told them that he would do it again. He even showed them the scratches on his hands!

I don't want to be a pain, but I feel that this conversation was totally Inappropriate to discuss with students—especially impressionable 14 end 15 year olds. We have had some other Issues with Mr. Bennett during the past 9 weeks that we have handled without Involving you, but I am at the end of my rope with him and thought you would want to be aware of this.

Thanks for your help. Other than this one class, i Sincerely,

has had a very positive year at EHSI

Enclosure D

Convei. tion with William "Bill" 13( nett Central Office March 5, noi.

8:15 a.m.

Mr. Bennett presented himself in Central Office on March 5, 2001 at approximately 8:10 a.m.

Mr. Bennett, Mr. Upchurch and Nicki Clark met in Mr. Upchurch's office at approximately 8:15 a.m until 8:20 a.m. Mrs. Clark was present for the purpose of taking notes.

Mr. Upchurch asked Mr. Bennett to describe what had taken place in his classroom following the week-end of February 23-25, 2001.

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Mr. Bennett indicated that bydlegiperiod on March 1, 2001 the students started asking questions and discussing rumors of his possession of a gun. The students were getting "out of hand" and restless and he found it difficult to teach.

Mr. Bennett stated that in his 3"i period class he indicated to the students in his class that he had gone over and found his girlfriend, hit and broke the window and cut his arm and ended up being detained. The students continued to ask questions and Mr. Bennett told them "let's leave it at this."

In the 4th period the rumors were more wild and students were yelling from next door. The teacher of those students did nothing to calm the situation down. Mr. Bennett's students took a test and appeared to be find.

Ms. Dawne Swank shares an office with Mr. Bennett and asked if he would explain what had taken place the preceding week-end.

Students questions consisted of, "Mr. Bennett, was she cheating on you?" To which Mr. Bennet replied, "Yes, but I shouldn't have hit the window." Questions were also asked regarding being taken away in "shackles". Mr. Bennett told the students that the charges were being dropped.

Mr. Bennett spoke with two periods of Ms. Swank's classes. Several of the students in these classes were Cross Country athletes and were concerned since Mr. Bennett was their coach for this sport.

Mr. Bennett, "considering the rumors that were going around, felt honesty was the best policy."

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Paul Upchurch, Superintendent of Schools

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with William "Bill" It inett Central Office March 5, 2001 9:00 a.m.

Following the preceding discussion, Mr. Upchurch asked Mr. Bennett to document, in his own writing/words, what had transpired on Thursday, March 1, 2001, pertaining to his conversation in the classroom. Mr. Bennett was taken to the Board Room and provided time to complete this document. Mr. Bennett presented said written document with Mr. Upchurch making a copy of the document.

Again, Mr. Bennett, Mr. Upchurch and Mrs. Clark convened behind closed doors in Mr. Upchurch's office (approximately 9:00 a.m.)

Mr. Bennett was provided time to review the document of the conversation that was conducted previously. Mr. Bennett noted an error in regards to 2nd period, with Mr. Upchurch making said revision on the document itself. Mr. Bennett confirmed agreement with the details in the document and indicated the same by signing and dating said document.

Mr. Upchurch told Mr. Bennett that he needed time to look into this matter. Therefore; he was suspending Mr. Bennett for two (2) weeks with pay. Further, Mr. Upchurch stated that this suspension was not a sanction. Mr. Bennett said, "O.K." Mr. Upchurch directed Mr. Bennett to not go back to E.H.S. Mr. Bennett expressed concerns regarding lesson plans, entering grades into the computer and an upcoming test.

Mr. Upchurch said that he would call Mrs. Ruth Sorace and see what they might be able to work out but that Mr. Bennett was not to go back to E.H.S. until he had heard from him (Mr. Upchurch).

Mr. Bennett asked if his understanding was correct in "suspended 2 weeks with pay?"

Mr. Upchurch replied, "Yes," and that he would get back with him with information pertaining to his findings by March 19, 2001 at the latest Mr. Bennett indicated that his main concern was with the rumors being bigger and broader than what had actually happened (in the classroom).

Mr. Upchurch stated his intent to be fair.

Mr. Bennett asked what Mr. Upchurch's concern was. Mr. Upchurch stated that Mr. Bennett had taken a personal situation into the instructional arena and had caused disruption and issues.

Mr. Bennett replied that the issues were already there and the rumors were too wild to ignore so he told the students and they (the students) were fine after they were told. His intent was to stop the rumors and get the students to focus.

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ELIZABETHTOWN INDEPEND6I f SCHOOLS 219 Helm Street Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Paul S. Upchurch. Superintendent

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March 5, 2001

Mr. William Bennett

Dear Mr. Bennett: This letter serves as a written follow-up to our verbal discussion today, March 5, 2001.

As per our conversation, you are hereby notified that you are suspended, with pay, for ten (10) working days, beginning today, March 5, 2001. Said suspension is based on the fact that you knowingly and voluntarily took a personal situation into the classroom thereby resulting in a disruption in your workplace as well as in the educational process of students at Elizabethtown High School. Discussion with the principal at Elizabethtown High School has confirmed this action, as well as my decision. Along with this suspension, you are directed not to go to or in Elizabethtown High School during this two-week suspension.

Enclosed are copies of the document pertaining to the conversation conducted today, which you signed, your personal account detailing the events in the classroom(s) on March 1, 2001, as well as an outline of our concluding discussion.

Please contact my office if you have further questions.

Sincerely,

Paul S. Upchurch Superintendent of Schools PSU:nc enclosures An Equal Opportunity Employer Offering Equal Educational Opportunities

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Sorace, Ruth Tuesday, March 06, 2001 3:00 PM Upchurch, Paul FW: "The Big Screw Up"

I had asked Dawne to write up for me her documentation of the events which led her to have Mr. Bennett speak to her class and her recollections of what was said. She sent this to me e-mail so I am forwarding it on to you for your documentation.

—Cidgfnal Musage— From: Swank, Dawne Send Tuesday, Marth 06, 2001157 PM To: Since, Ruth Subject 'The Big Screw Up"

On Thursday (3/1/01) the students In my IPC classes were continuously discussing the newspaper article regarding Bill Bennett. Inappropriate comments and cut outs of the article itself were being passed around the room. The general dassroom behavior was one of major disruption. My students heard him talking to his students regarding the incident The students asked me if I knew what happened and I told them I wouldn't comment on it They saw Mr. Bennett in the office and asked my permission to ask him. I consented. So he came over and spoke to my class. These are some of the comments I remember.

"I wouldn't change what I did."

"I wasn't handcuffed."

"I did the manly thing."

"I caught my girlfriend cheating on me."

"I got mad and shoved my fist through the window and cut a big gash in my arm."

My reason for doing this was to get It out on the table and stop the disruption In my class. My instructional time was extremely disrupted and I was REALLY trying to help the situation. (Believe it or not). If I had It to do over again I never would have opened that can of worms. I'm sorry, Dawne Swank

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ELIZABETHTOWN INDEPENDES r SCHOOLS 219 Helm Street Elizabethtown. KY 42701

(270) 765-6146

(270) 765-2158 Fax

Paul S. Upchurch, Superintendent

TO:

William Bennett

FROM:

Paul Upchurch, Superintendent Elizabethtown Independent School District

DATE:

Thursday, March 15, 2001

SUBJECT:

Termination of Teacher Contract Pursuant to KRS 161.790

This is written notification of my decision to terminate your teachers contract with the Elizabethtown School District, pursuant to KRS 161.790, effective Monday, March 19, 2001. Pending any appeal of this action, you are suspended from your teaching duties without pay pursuant to KRS 161.790(8).

I have taken this action following an investigation, and for the following reasons: (1)

Conduct unbecoming a teacher pursuant to KRS 161.790(1)(b).

On or about February 24th or 25th of 2001, your conduct at the home o as more fully described in the police report and in your statement of what happened, constitutes conduct unbecoming a teacher. This incident was reported in the newspaper, became public knowledge, and became a significant topic of interest to your students and other EHS students, all of which caused a significant disruption of the educational process.

Your decision to discuss the arrest incident, as well as the details, in the classrooms at school was poor judgment. The discussion constitutes conduct unbecoming a teacher.

In particular, the substance of your conversations with the students in the classroom was inappropriate. Examples of such statements include:

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(A) Iwouldn't change what I did?

(B) "I did the manly thing."

(C) Idid nothing wrong?

(D) Iwould do it again."

(E) "She was cheating on me."

(F) Igot mad and shoved my fist through the window.' ripped out the blinds."

(G) (H) You challenged the other guy to step outside (presumably to fight).

Referring to the other guy by name in the classroom (I) and referring to him as a "52 year old man with a potbelly" and a "52 potbelly pig".

(J) That you were laughing and joking about the situation at times.

I hereby certify that on

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received a letter from the Elizabethtown Independent Superintendent of Schools regarding my employment status.

EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD 1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 225 Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 (502) 578-4606 • Toll Free (888) 598-7667 • FAX (502) 5784610

April 6, 2001 Mr. Paul Upchurch, Superintendent Elizabethtown Independent Schools 219 Helm Street Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Re: William R. Bennett Kentucky Teaching Certificate: Dear Superintendent Upchurch: We have received your report involving the above named certificate holder.

Pursuant to KRS 161.120 and 704 KAR 20:585, a copy of the report will be provided to Mr. Bennett so that he may file a rebuttal. A summary of the report, rebuttal, and other information from our investigation will be presented to the Education Professional Standards Board. You will be advised of the Boards action at a later date.

If you have any questions, please call me at (502) 573-4606.

Sincerely,

AuLta,,c.Loath.wc.

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CONFIDENTIAL - aRTIFIED MAIL April 6, 2001 Mr. William R. Bennett

Re: Kentucky Teaching Certificate: Dear Mr. Bennett: This is to inform you that the Education Professional Standards Board, pursuant to KRS 161.120, has received the enclosed information regarding your professional conduct. Section 3(d) of this statute provides that a copy of the information be given to you in order that you may, if you so choose, file a written rebuttal with the Board. This information is provided only for the purpose of preparing your rebuttal and defense under KRS 161.120. It is confidential and should not be disclosed for any purpose other than preparing your rebuttal and defense. The rebuttal may be filed at the following address: Susan Leib, Executive Director Education Professional Standards Board 1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 225 Frankfort, KY 40601 The written rebuttal must be filed within 30 days of receipt of this communication. The Education Professional Standards Board will then review a summary of all information in its possession to determine whether further action is necessary. In order to respect the confidentiality of the certificate holder and witnesses, the Board reviews only the facts of the report and rebuttal with all names, addresses, and counties deleted. If you have any questions, please call me at (502) 573-4606.

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EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD 1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 225 Frankfort, Kentucky 40801 (502) 573-4606 • Toll Free (888) 598-7667 • FAX (502) 578-1610

24 September 2001 Mr. William Bennett

RE: Kentucky Teaching Certificate Dear Mr. Bennett: On 17 September 2001, your case was presented to the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board. The board reviewed your case as submitted by Superintendent Upchurch, specifically that you discussed the conduct leading to your February arrest with students during class. The board determined that you had been given an appropriate opportunity to respond to the report and that there was a clear indication that the misconduct did in fact occur. Accordingly, you are hereby admonished by the board pursuant to KRS 161.120(2).

A copy of this letter of admonishrrient will be placed in your permanent certification file.

You have the right to file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of this letter and to have the response attached to this admonishment. Alternatively, you may request a hearing within thirty (30) days of the date of this letter. Upon receipt of a timely request, the board shall set aside this admonishment, file a formal complaint in this matter, and set the matter for a hearing.

If you have any questions regarding any procedural matters, please feel free to contact Nancy A. Evans, Chief Prosecuting Attorney for the board, at the phone number above.

Sincerely,

oseph E. Early Chair Cc: Superintendent Upchurch, Elizabethtown Independent

EDUCATION

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

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COMMONWEALTH OF.KENTUCKY EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD

IN RE: KENTUCKY TEACHING CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE HOLDER: William Bennett CERTIFICATE NO:

ORDER

The Education Professional Standards Board, having considered the complaint and having given the respondent an opportunity to respond to that complaint, and being otherwise sufficiently advised, makes the following ruling: The above styled case is dismissed without prejudice.

However, the dismissal is not based on the actual merits of the case. if a subsequent related complaint is made, Information from this case may be considered.

The above styled case is dismissed.

The merits of the case have been considered and form the basis of the dismissal. No further action may be taken on this complaint.

The above styled case warrants a full Investigation.

The evidence, if true, would indicate that action should be taken against the certificate. The investigation will examine the credibility of the evidence.

The teaching certificate has expired: action on the certificate will commence upon reapplication.

Admonishment Letter The evidence presented provides a clear indication that the alleged conduct, while not of a serious nature, did occur.

So ordered this the 17th day of September 2001.

BY: Susan Leib, Exe utive Director Education Professional Standards Board

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Nelson county Board of Education Board Members Bonnie Cecil Don Greer Frank Hall Bill Osborne Judy Richardson

1200 Cardinal Drive P.O. Box 2277 Bardstown, KY 40004-5277 Phone (502) 349-7000 Dr. Janice O. Lantz, Superintendent October 7, 2002

Mr. William IL Bennett

Dear Mr. Bennett: Tha4 you fOrmeetingWith -Mrs. Seta Witscin and hie on Ffidity; October 4, 2002. As we

c11054ssed.duking our conference, 1 am concerned regarding language you used while verbally a student, You stated that the student has a history of being etude and disrespectful, noting that even other 1:11MbOts'fif the classhave complained abOut his attitude. On thiaparticular pccesion, After repeated times when:h0;"bUtted in" and was warned by his classmates, you.made the following statement: "You have pissed me off. One more time and I'm going to kick your ass out."

While yeut &get was Understandablein light of the-contiauing inappropriate behavior Ofthit;'itiident, I :cannot allow. professional to respond to g student in this twiner. At the moment. on used unacceptable language; the fedus on behavior shifted to you, rather than'teniaining focused on the attitude of the student.

You.stated that Oni!tistratiOntaS Contected his parents onceto share concerns regarding the c*Cilt OtterOthafthial student is demonstrating in Class: AS 'we discussed during ouroefefetteeilheie are sever:at-additional avenues open to you regardingappropriate steps to alter this student's behavior. A few of

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Calling his parentgyntritalf, ap,vg-mestaiiftSh4W`etking relationship Requesting a corifertneeMithi4.parents', the AdMinistratien and thestudent Asking the.aditikilleatii*tbisiign.don000 Requesting the assignnient Of AtternativeSchOol Assigning suspension (by the administration) Requesting a pre-expulsion conference with the superintendent, parents, teacher, administration a:ad:Student

The Nelson C.Outt04eha0DIseriet, •Inp.(trOcr,ship Oithihe:commtmi%.0111 provide diverse individualized instruetional•seeviCeg sic inspire, 01010 and prepare all be $,WeVts 0;$'1).04ible, :sticeoffiii members ofthe competitive global society.

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Beeituse Yoware,aware diet this student lias seen tragedy in *death of his brother and the :current illness of his mother, It may also be appropriate to examine counseling opportunities fdr him ilirdirgh guidance personnel.

Your during our conference iyas,fOrdirightrind Moot I .4ppNctatt.):YoOr tivillIn0"49 to 316.1,1rAFtin this;aitnrition. You are an excellent teacher and welcome addition to ourStaff It is my deSire tcfr*OrkiAth:youinIresolving this issue so that you can continue to provide positive educitional opportunitiesibrogratidentS; Vncerefy,

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Frank Hall Nicky Rapier Damon lackey Larry Pate Math Wheatley

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Bill Bennett Thomas Nelson HighSchool Hand Delivered Mr, Bennett, Having been made aware of the series of emails that you sent to Mr. Bradley on Monday, October 22, 2012, I am placing this letter in your file as a private reprimand. In response to Mr. Bradley's feedback from observing your class the previous week, you wrote, "Once again, you assume too much. It will ultimately result in your downfall as all arrogant people have experienced throughout history." As Mr. Bradley indicated in his email back to you, the tone is threatening. Such a statement to your supervisor addressing concerns about your work is disrespectful and inappropriate., When Mr. Bradley responded by making clear that such statements were inappropriate for professiOnal communication, you insolently responded with mockery: "My, my aren't you the sensative [sic] one?"

Replying to Mr. Bradley this way is clearly insubordinate and shall not be tolerated.

Let me make myself clear: all of your communications—spoken, written, emailed, and otherwise—with Mr. Bradley, members of the school leadership team, other staff, students, and parents must be polite, courteous, respectful and professional. Your interactions with your principal, assistant principal, instructional coach and team members must be in the interest of serving the needs of students in alignment with the vision of Thoma5 Nelson High School and the Nelson County Schools.

Please understand that your future as an employee of the Nelson County Schools is at stake. Any further incident that does not meet the expectations described above will be met with escalating consequences. Acts of insubordination will be documented and disciplinary action will follow.

In the future, I expect your actions and your words to represent the best of the education profession, the Nelson County Schools, and Thomas Nelson High School. Your colleagues, students and their families deserve no less.

-Sincerely,

Superintendent Cc:.

Wes Bradly, Principal Stephanie Koontz, Director of Secondary Schools Personnel File

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Superintendent Anthony Orr

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Bill Bennett Thomas Nelson High School Hand Delivered Mr. Bennett, Aaliiti011)egil MA(10 AVOre.df:the ierieS of email that you sent to Mr. Bradley on Monday, December 3'd, 2012, I am Mor3g,Oletter (010dt-file et d rePilmand. I remind you of the expectation I set in our meeting and the letter I delivered tdydti `... all of your communications—spoken, written, emailed, and otherwise—with Mr. Bradley, members of the school leadership team, other staff, students, and parents must be polite, courteous, respectful and professional."

In response to Mr. Bradley's feedback from observing your class the previous week, you wrote, "Also, my teaching methods and assessments are approved by the Kentucky Science Teachers Asssociation, the National Science Teachers Association, and The National Academy of Sciences, along with thousands of science professors, researchers, and medical school educators.

Additionally, I went through the KTIP program and my methods were apporoved by several individuals Including the Kentucky Professional Standards Board. Please remember, that I am teaching science, not english."

As we have discussed in more than one meeting, Principal Bradley is resporfsible for setting expectations regarding planning, instruction, and assessment, among many other responsibilities, at Thomas Nelson High School. For you to dismiss his feedback by implying he does not have the authority to critique your work is disrespectful and unprofessional.

This kind of communication on your part is in direct defiance of the expectations I have for you and all of the staff of the Nelson County Schools. Beyond that, your repeated refusal to incorporate Mr. Bradley's suggestions for improving Instruction is clearly insubordinate.

I will reiterate that your future as an employee of the Nelson County Schools is at stake. Continuing on this path will be met with escalating consequences. Each known act of insubordination will be documented and disciplinary action will follow.

I continue to expect your actions and your words to represent the best of the education profession, the Nelson County Schools, and Thomas Nelson High School, Your colleagues, students and their faMilles deserve no less.

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Wes Bradley, Principal Stephanie Koontz, Director of Secondary Schools Personnel File

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Skaggs, Denise From:

Skaggs, Denise

Sent:

Monday, February 16, 2009 6:22 PM

To:

Bennett, Bill

Subject: grades In infinite campus

I noticed you currently do not have any.grades.p ted in infinite caMpUs, This is not acceptable. Ptogtess r'OPOrJs are:schedOled to oo out this FridayilhaYO:StteSsed in the weekly memos and at factilty meetings for teaCheiS to update grades._regularly. I am plaCing a copy :of this email in Our file Please let me know if you have questions need `assistance.

Denise skaggo, Interim Principal NOISOn OpOrity High School 1070'BIOdnifiejd'Road Bardstown, KY 40004 502-349-7010 fax 502-349-7017 Altil'eAttltude,: 4iirtiltipni.AcIfieveirzerg. quelity Education NoW, Learning for Life

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Ple.ase,be more. specific in regards1645:tegarding conversations with students as:it relateS to expectations for instructional_ 'planning arid aiSenrnent.,IOur explanation N Still not clear as you NO glVah me a generalized answer wIOTO:Ut:specifiC details. In other words; What was the :specific conversation In question?: Sincerely, William Bennett From: Bradley, Wes Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 1:09 PM To: Bennett, Bill Cc: Koontz Stephanie; Orr, Anthony (Nelson); Bradley, Wes Subject: Ay: Meeting on 8.10.12 Mr. Bennett, This email is in response to the email sent requesting clarification (see below). need some clarification optetoing:I§ 1;00 Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky School Certified Personnel that,yo.0 hav,:gitferi 0.6; $001 1 which code of ethitS'haVe I Violated and what proof do you have that I110.fe violated:any.qiae:Of :ethics. AlditiOnaliye these-are. powers implemented and governed by The Kentucky EdutatiOn Professional Standards. BOVA which` has Odle aPthOrity for the granting and revocation of teaching certifications:. Are: you giving me this :document as an acting agent of The KentuCky Education Professional Standards 09*0179 Per item number five in the email (see below) sent to you on 8.10.12 to memorialize our meeting, reference was made to concerns regarding conversations with students as it relates expectations for instructional planning and assessment.

The code of ethics was simply provided as a resource that governs all educational professionals.

I will see you Friday morning the 17th of August at 9:30 AM. Wes Bradley Principal Thomas Nelson High School The mission of Thomas Nelson High School Is to prepare all Generals for college and career success, serving as Informed and active citizens within their local, national, and global communities.

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Work Site TM! Date 10:26:2012.

Standatrli: ' ..*Present . . Ortntt.h!

No; PG .(bii•t.01*.etive1:C6O1(4 ekib,Aiiiiiiid. out65ititi) Stage: . .

2. . " • WA: ". Mi:,.. Bennett*iltsianiit 'ia.leSSorf that contiiinS' 1.0 11i•f011o.ilit.• . :., challenging and 'approkfate lean:M.1g. objeCtivos that are aligned. .

With:local. / state I national tt4ndbriit , • - learningsegienc.etlizif• --. • ...,..-. includevinstfuctiOnyx strategies anti activities thatfosters highernrdte• thinking,: - inCludes*ppropiiii forrnatiV..t.'0406r, suinthative.Otssnleritt6: •determine.student progress; guide. anct.proviae: instruction, feedback.to student,

PtOcedities and Activities for Achitiing Goals and .9bjectivis . (including support personnel)

AppriiiSal.Meibtid and Target Dates

Thelistap,ptati templeo.7wigilithgtedid:T011o*itigtorriOnOtt§.•::t:5.8ENTVt.L QUESTIOINTS/Adt.COLLEOt•ittAblNEgg'SDNDARDS/C(*TEIN.tt STANDARDVMAToR ASSESSMENT ALIGNMENT/14RNM TARGET/CRITERIA FOWSUCCESS/LEARNIgO.Pl.i* :ClitilIKED/ASS$$MENTS/CONTENTDOMATN-SVF.4EXCV:OCAIMARY in align with the given template,

s-'LessonI4ani..fOr.the...Week shall."b.e:,434biOittlid-Mr., •Tiradleyby:g:Oaani on •Mcitidaypf each yeek. $egarato. lesZfo: lanS-ntad 1Obettibtriittettfor '.chertittty,•:AP Chmiittry, • ;IVIK*hoett will te- pr61400*tdthllife ata.a `modelihd,•114ittpeifid..egrpeOiork.tif and Pbysics. LOSSonS ...Should bedifferentiated the cenipOttents identified :above.• b4seir'On;spedifie course , ,. . . _ . . r$ornitiiiits>and ntedi Of Vir,14tadleyrOr designee will:reView the•coinpleted lesSdn.planontiAveekly assessments to goyidetetprgryfpedbitk: 'Student:: -2 fortittive-..aSSessment la be:Subruitia•tii4le.SSOrt: Mr, BennetrWill.:oOnSiStently AonbOyetnid,beyond:in adherenceAo..all: .Sehool/Dittrict.poIlcies.arktvotedures inCludin&attendance,iPtnictitilityrIiineliO0• : plans iattfveiki • . . . in perfartning professional expectationS'arkt responsibilitieSOOlkyWsproper - channels (i:e.,„aiti'Slipsi:bpen• to addreSs' issues and problems.) teSpoittSi•qtiizts tests)

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•pa - M. Beriiiomit . IVIr.:Berinettwill complete related profetiionai readings as desig,nated.by Mr. :reatEina.:,reilettm: :.Bradley. des4giltca.

prOfOSSional articles aligned to

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Mr. Bennett will meet withMr....Bradky and/or his designee at a.specified time •to discuss the readings and their rajation, to best instructional planning and :practice.

Mr. Bennett watoniplete!d written reflection of assigned readings and include how he will implement the context of the reading in practice in his instruct*. .

Mr,Bennett will adhere to timelines in perfórMiroprofessional expectations and responsibilities.-:and follow the4ropOrObnitets to.44 sil§ue.::s and problema:.

Scheduled and unannounced classroom visits will occur by . ad nilniatra tiOniiiiitincflotid.r Coach.

Drop ins will be made as . needed to continue to monitoring.

Teeilback will be given after each visit. Follow up conferences will occur as needed.

Alignmetit.with Nelson Coun SchooWWrict

Employee's Comments: Evaluator's Comments: 2012 Intlividtiil:Correctike Action Plan Developed:-Aug: 9:

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The Individual Corrective Action Plan is developed when an evalnatee receives a "does not meet" rating(s) on the Summative Evaluation or when an immediate change is required in practice or behavior.

INDIVIDUAL CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN for Mr. Bill Bennett Date Standard No.

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*Present Growth PG Objective/Goal(s) _ Stage: , ,(Describe desired outcomes).

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Mr. Bennett will submit a lesson that contains the following: - challenging and appropriate learning objectives that are aligned with local / state / national standards _learning sequence that includes instructional strategies and activities that fosters higher-order thinking, - includes appropriate formative and/or summative assessments to determine student progress, guide instruction, and provide

Procedures and Activities for Achieving Goals and Objectives (Including support personnel)

Appraisal Method and Target Dates

The lesson plan template will include the following components:. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS/ACT COLLEGE READINESS STANDARDS/CONTENT STANDARDS/MAJOR ASSESSMENT ALIGNMENT/LEARNING TARGET/CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS/LEARNING PLAN CHUNKED/ASSESSMENTS/CONTENT DOMAIN SPECIFIC VOCABULARY in align with the given template.

-Lesson plans for the week shall be submitted to Mr. Bradley by 8:00 am on Monday of each week.

Separate lesson plans need to be submitted for chemistry, AP Chemistry, Mr. Bennett will be provided a template and a model that has a specific framework of and Physics. Lessons the components identified above. should be differentiated based on specific course standards and needs of Mr. Bradley or designee will review the completed lesson plan and weekly assessments to provide necessary feedback. students.

-2 formative assessments to be submitted with lesson Mr. Bennett will consistently go above and beyond in adherence to all plRns each week.

School/District policies and procedures including attendance, punctuality, timelines in performing professional expectations and responsibilities (follows proper channels (Le. exit slips, open responses, quizzes, tests) to address issues and problems.)

feedback to students.

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Mr. Bennett will read, On Common Ground to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the conceptual framework.

Mr. Bennett will complete a book study of On Common Ground with Mr. Bradley and/or designee.

Section 3 will be read by 9/14/2012

Mr. Bennett will meet with Mr. Bradley and/or his designee at a specified time to discuss the text and its relation to best instructional planning and practice.

Section 4 will be read by 9/21/2012

Mr. Bennett will complete a written reflection of assigned readings and include how he will implement the context of the reading in practice in his instruction.

Section 5 will be read by 9/28/2012

Mr. Bennett will adhere to timelines in performing professional expectations and responsibilities and follow the proper channels to address issues and problems.

Mr. Bennett will implement best practice of instructional pedagogy in alignment with.

Nelson County School district

Scheduled and unannounced classroom visits will occur by administration/instructional coach.

Ongoing weekly.meetings will be communicated via email following the 9.28.12 meeting.

Drop ins will be made as needed to continue to monitoring.

Feedback will be given after each visit Follow up conferences will occur as needed.

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: STATUS: Revised on 9.14.12

(Evaluatee!s Signature)

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*Professional Growth Plan Stages:

0/Airientation/Awareness P/A=Preparation/Application 1/111=Implernentation/Management R/I=Refinement/Impact

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•,. :strategieviintlactIiritiO that testets.iittiet..etd.er' thinking... ' - incladOs.:00:9ifait ' ' formaiiiit...** suliin146"-asia4m:Oi"5. ..:defeimine.stnderit propess, guide • .- -e ititzuction,.aiiiistovial feedbatIctovude:nis: .

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AptitagaMith.". and Target Data ' tessOnPlanslor theWeek ' The lesseftvplartteniplate WilIjnehide the followingcotttpOnent.svESSENTI4 ::shall be subiiiitte-.a:toNit COLLEOEREADINESSiSTANDAEDS/CONTENT QUESTIONS/ACT .Eradleyby 8:0".0 ani On, .STANDARDS/MA3OR ASSESSMENT ALIGN/y)tNT/ING: TARGET/CRITERIA FOR.SVCCESS/LEAMstiNG.PLAV . iVfOndaYzof each week.

CHUNKED/ASSESSMENTS/CONTENT DOMAIN SPECIFIC VOC ' . Y.-- ...a:epaitt410on1).1*.t0ed tohettibmitfed fir, align with the tivontemplate, nhengattyi.00hetniStry, M.r.. apedio.tainewottOf ' (arid ilys10.10Sozis. .. :13einiett.W411.

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Mr.11 !.radleY.:Or designee-WilLteVieW•the coiripletettlesen lilanntd.pro*ide necessary" .stanctlidSitnatteds of feedback. ' students. ' . Mr. Bennettwill consistently go4130e anctbeyondl*adherendelo.all 'Stionl/llstrict polidieS:anctProceettires ;Dielhaliatte--h.c104 . cei. . Paacpiality;:nrndines iitporfoirditig profegsional exItctiitiolts and =esponsti iilities-:(follows proper channels to.address issues and problems.) ' • .

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' Sectioti:14lllte'rea0.by 8I1712012; .Meeting id iltsctist seal-, _n s..i: ivi,r, Retrait *ill *041.6.1%14 Bradley:and/or-hiS, deSlime 4t.a specified time ..1. will 6..ctilr:Pnn7/201 at 0'06, s'illaqi..*010to distil:is theltitand itt;:telatiOn tb beSt histruCtiOnal planning'TIFI pracifcel AOCZ., ;Mr .33:etiiiAttIVIII-pmplit-e's written reflection of assigned readingS antritiClude Section 2 will be read by how be will implement context.Orthe reading in practiee.:„in his iiattructiOn, 044120-12.

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Feedback will be given after each visit. Follow up conferences will occur as

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As needed but no less than 2 visits per week.

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Chain of Command Clarlflotion

Chain of Command Clarification Bennett, Bill Sent:Wednesday, September 05, 2012 6:47 PM To: Bradley, Wes Cc: Bennett, Bill

Hello Wes,

I am in need of clarification for the chain of command. My current understanding for the chain of command, from lowest to highest, is as follows:

Heather Warren (Asst. Principal) Stephanie Koontz (Asst.

Wes Bradley (Principal) Superintendent) Anthony Orr (Superintendent) Board of Education (lackey, Pate, Hall, Rapier, Wheatley).

Please advise as to where Mrs. Robin Handloser fits Within this chain of command and the board policy that grants her the voice of your authority by proxy.

Sincerely,

Bill Bennett

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Lesson Plan Adoption.

Bennett, Bill Sent:Friday, September 07, 2012 9:05 AM To: Bennett, Bin

Mr. Bradley,

I have respectfully asked you on 2 different occasions and have emailed you on 2 different occasions to clarify as to when the lesson plan template that we currently use was adopted. Specifically, what was the date and time when it was adopted? Who were the teachers present that adopted it? Who voted to adopt it? Where are the meeting minutes that show the process of Its adoption? I respectfully remind you that it is your obligation to provide this information when there is an Inquiry into any policy or procedure that is adopted at TNHS.

Sincerely,

Bill Bennett

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William Bennett Science Teacher - North Bullitt High School (2653)

PERSONAL INFORMATION Present Address Street

City

State

Zip .Code/Postal Code

General Information How did you learn about this position?

KDE Website

Contact Information First Name

William

Last Name

Middle Name

Other Name

Email

Have you worked here before?

Social Security Number

Primary Phone

Bennett

No

Alternate Phone

Work Authorization Are you legally able to work in the U.S.?

Yes

BACKGROUND INFORMATION Background Conviction of a crime is not an automatic bar to employment. The district will consider the nature of the offense, the date of the offense, and the relationship between the offense and the position for which you are applying.

Have you ever been convicted of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation?

No

If yes, please explain Have you ever had a professional certificate revoked or suspended?

No

If yes, please explain Have you been convicted of any offense for physical or sexual abuse of a child?

No

If yes. please explain Have you ever had a charge of child abuse against you substantiated?

No

If yes, please explain Have you ever been involuntarily terminated or asked to resign, or resigned in lieu of termination from the employment of another school district?

Yes If yes. please give the name of the district. the date and the reason for the resignation or termination In late March of 2001, I was suspended with pay from Elizabethtown High School pending a court decision over a persorial conflict that became publicly known via a report in the News Enterprise. Normally, this type of incident would not have been reported in the newspaper. However, as a public and political figure in the community, it made for sensational news. This incident had absolutely no

Job Title: Science Teacher - North Bullitt

Candidate: William Bennett

School

connection to my employment or the school system. The court appearance and verdict should have been completed in three weeks and I would have returned to work, however the council who represented the plaintiff had the court date moved to late June. Thus, the Elizabethtown School Board terminated my employment (with full pay) due to public perception. After the trial in June, the plaintiff admitted that she had lied and the Judge threw out the case. Apologies were offered to me from the Elizabethtown City School Board and I was given the opportunity to reapply at Elizabethtown High School for the fall of 2002, but as you can understand, I declined that offer.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL CHARGES • Drug and Alcohol Charges Have you been convicted of a drug or alcohol charge in the last five years?

No

EDUCATION Undergraduate Institution #1 Type of School

College/University

Name of School

University of Kentucky

City

Lexington

State

Kentucky

Attended From (mm/yyyy)

08/1982

Attended To (mm/yyyy)

05/1988

Graduation Date (mm/yyyy)

05/1988

Degree

Bachelor of Science

Subject

Other: Microbiology/Chemistry

GPA

2.5

Semester Credit Hours Earned

166

City/State

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Secondary/High School Information School Attended

Elizabethtown High School

Activities/Honors

Student Council.

Elizabethtown/Hardin County Rotary Club Student of the Month.

First, Second, and Third Team All-State Football.

First and Second Team All-Area Football.

Football Team Captain.

Three year letterman in football and two year letterman in track.

Best Offensive Lineman and 110% Award for two consecutive years.

Who's Who of American High School Football.

Football Scholarships: Tennessee Military Institute/University of Kentucky.

Undergraduate Institution #2 Other: American Academy of Microbiology

Type of School

Other:

Name of School

City

Washington D.C.

State

Attended From (mtn/yyyy)

01/1991

Attended To (mm/yyyy)

Graduation Date (mm/yyyy)

01/1992

Degree

Other: RM(AAM)

Subject

Other: Clinical/Medical Microbiology

GPA

4.0

12/1991

Semester Credit Hours Earned •

Undergraduate Institution #3 Type of School

Other:

Name of School

Other: American Society of Clinical Pathologists

City

Chicago

State

Illinois

Attended From (mm/yyyy)

01/1992

Attended To (mm/yyyy)

07/1992

Graduation Date (mm/yyyy)

07/1992

Degree

Other: M(ASCP)

Subject

Other: Microbiology Technologists

GPA

4.0

Semester Credit Hours Earned

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Graduate Institution #1 Name of School

Other: University of Kentucky/ American Academy of Microbi

City/State

Lexington, Kentucky/Washington D.C.

From (mm/yyyy)

01/1992

To (mm/yyyy)

05/1997

Graduation Date (mm/yyyy)

07/1997

GPA

3.84

Semester Hours Credit

37

Degree

Other: SM(AAM)

Degree Subject

Other: Biomedical Sciences/Clinical Microbiology

Graduate Institution #2 Name of School

Other: University of Maryland

City/State

College Park, Maryland

From (rnm/yyyy)

03/2010

To (mm/yyyy) •

05/2014

Graduation Date (mm/yyyy)

05/2014

GPA

3.94

Semester Hours Credit

33

Degree

Master of Science

Degree Subject

Other: Chemistry

Graduate Institution #3 Name of School

Western Kentucky University

City/State

Bowling Green, Kentucky

From (mm/yyyy)

06/2004

To (mm/yyyy)

06/2004

Graduation Date (mm/yyyy)

GPA

Semester Hours Credit

30

Degree Subject

Other: AP Chemistry

Degree

Other: AP College Board Summer Institute

Student Teaching #1 Name of School

Subject

Grade

Semester

Year

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Present Position Present Title

Owner/Consultant

Salary

Name of Employer

Bennett Scientific Consulting

Employer's Address

100 - 125/hr

Employer's City

Employer's Address Employer's State

Kentucky

Employer's Zip Code/Posta Code

Start Date

06/05/2013

Supervisor Name

WilliamilBennett

Supervisor Phone Number Duties and Responsibilities

Multiple - see resume.

Reasons for Leaving

N/A

Professional Experience #1 To (mm/yyyy)

School/Complete Address

11/2012 City of Elizabethtown

Assignment

City Councilman

Reason For Leaving

William •Bennett

Supervisor Phone Number

From (mm/yyyy)

Supervisor Name Duties and Responsibilities Employer Name Employer State

Multiple- see resume I Citizens of Elizabethtown Kentucky

Employer City

N/A

Job Title: Science Teacher - North Bullitt

Candidate: William Bennett

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Professional Experience #2 To (mm/yyyy)

07/2013

Science Teacher

Reason For Leaving

Start new,science consulting firm and finish master's research

Sara Wilson

Supervisor Phone Number

5023497000

Employer City

Bardstown

From (mm/yyyy)

07/2002

School/Complete Address

Nelson County Schools 288 Wildcat Lane Bardstown, KY. 40004

Assignment Supervisor Name Duties and Responsibilities

Multiple-see resume

Employer Name

Nelson County Schools

Employer State

Kentucky

Professional Experience #3 From (mm/yyyy)

To (mm/yyyy)

see resume

School/Complete Address Assignment

Reason For Leaving

Supervisor Name

Supervisor Phone Number

Duties and Responsibilities

see resume

Employer Name

Employer City

Employer State

JOB SKILLS Activities List activities you are willing to sponsor

Any academic activities or teacher leadership positions.

If appointed to the staff, are you willing to accept assignments where your services are needed?

Yes

Certified Areas of Interest (Indicate the area(s) for which you wish to be considered for employment; you may choose up to three areas. Do not choose an area for which you cannot be certified.) #1

High School

#2

#3

Certification Information/Professional Certificate #1 Certification Area

Chemistry (9-12)

Certification Area Type

Licensed

Code Number

WBCH

Grade Level

8-12

Expiration Date

6 /30/2018

Certification State

Kentucky

Certification Area Type

Licensed

Certification Information/Professional Certificate #2 Certification Area

Biology (9-12)

Code Number

WBI

Grade Level

8-12

Expiration Date

6/30/2014

Certification State

Kentucky

Certification Area Type

Pending License

Code Number

Grade Level

8-12

Expiration Date

Certification State

Certification Information/Professional Certificate #3 Certification Area

Other: Physics and Earth/Space Science

Out of State Certification Information Certification Area Details

Teaching Philosophy Second only to a Godly and honorable life, my belief is that one of the most important accomplishments a student can do for themselves is to achieve the best education possible, now and beyond high school. High Schools and Colleges across Kentucky have dedicated professionals working hard to ensure their students' goals are achieved. As one of those dedicated professionals, I love to teach everyday; with a focus and desire to give all of our students the highest quality education and experience.

Not every student wants to go to college, however that does not preclude them from achieving additional education past high school. Every school year I speak with our students about the importance of an advanced education. I emphasize the three pathways to success: college, technical school, or the military. All three pathways are customized to the wants and needs of our students and provides them with the educational opportunities needed for success in the competitive job market of the 21' century.

It is imperative that we as educators use all the talents and resources at our disposal to prepare our students for the three pathways to success. Additionally, it is just as important to identify those students who are struggling with their education and life issues and to provide them with the tools necessary to overcome the adversities in their lives.

I have never thought of teaching as a job, but as a passion that I enjoy everyday. I pray that we educators will never fail our students and we will always be a positive influence for the challenges of life ahead. Therefore, I teach and lead by example; with the qualities of professionalism, integrity, dedication, commitment, initiative, innovation, competency, and compassion. These are the qualities that we should expect from anyone who leads our school district and educates our children.

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University of Kentucky: B.S. Microbiology/Chemistry.

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University of Maryland: M.S. Chemistry.

American Academy of Microbiology: RM(AAM) Microbiology.

American Society of Clinical Pathologists: M(ASCP) Microbiology/Chemistry Certifications: Chemistry, Microbiology, and Biology. Pending: Physics, Astronomy, and Earth Science

Bennett Scientific Consulting: June 2012 to current • Owner and science consultant for industry, government, and education • Provide companies with procedural analysis, chemical analysis, research & development, and technical expertise in the quantifying an qualifying of various manufacturing procedures, proprietary industrial chemicals, and monitoring systems.

• Consultation has included large vat nickel electroforming manufacturing facilities that specializes in nickel metal tool production for the automotive, aerospace, and medical supply industries.

• Research supported product process commercialization, qualification, verification, and established processing best practices in the areas of electrochemistry, filtration,

• Semiconductor Analysis Using Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy. Bennett, W. R., (2011) • Utilization of Infrared Astronomy for the Search of Extra-Solar Planets. Bennett, W. R., (2011) • Solar Influences on the Earth's Climate Change. Bennett, W. R., (2011) • Environmental Risks of Radon. Bennett, W. R. (2011) • Uranium Recycling, Management, and Contamination. Bennett, W. R. (2011) • Energy Transformation from Glucose to Coagulation. Bennett, W. R. (2011) • Safe Water and Sanitation for the Prevention of Water Bourne Diseases. Bennett, W. R., (2011) • The Emergence of Drug Resistance and the Science of Developing New Drugs and Vaccines Against Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. Bennett, W. R., (2011) • Human Ecology, Behavior, and Genetics for the Propagation of Malaria. Bennett, W. R., (2011) • Aflatoxin and the Ecological Impact on Grain Crops. Bennett, W. R., (2010) • N-Acyl Homoserine Lactone: A Pheromone for Quorum Sensing in P. aeruginosa.

Bennett, W. R., (2010) • The Use of Marine Natural Products in Medical Research. Bennett, W. R. • - The Adaptive Mimicry of Animals and Plants. Bennett, W. R., (2010) • Use of GFP with Engineered Lentivirus for the Design of Gene Delivery Vectors.

Bennett, W. R., (2010) • The Biosynthesis of Ergot Alkaloids. Bennett, W. R., (2010) • Biosynthetic Immunological Response in Autotrophic Organisms. Bennett, W. R., (2010) • HIV: A Constellation of Infections and the Use of HAART. Bennett, W. R., (2009) • The Causes of Clostridium Difficile Proliferation and Toxin Production. Bennett, W. R., (2008) • Influenza Prevention and Control. Bennett, W. R., (2007) ▪ Renal Function of the Elderly. Bennett, W. R., (1995)

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Cognitive Enhancement of Early Stage Alzheimer's Patients Utilizing Olfactory and Visual Stimuli. Bennett, W. R., (1995) Urinary Tract Infections of the Elderly. Bennett, W. R., (1995) Pathogenesis of Neisseria Meningitidis. Bennett, W. R., (1992) Nucleotide Sequence of the L Gene of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus. Feldhaus, AL. and Lesnaw, JA. (Dennison, W. and Bennett, W. Research Associates) (1988)

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Elizabethtown City Councilman: November 2012 to current • Represents the citizens and taxpayers of Elizabethtown.

• Fiduciary Responsibility for 90 Million Dollar Annual Budget; which includes a for profit water treatment plant, waste water treatment plant, and natural gas storage and distribution facility.

• Council Chair and Technical Consultant: Water and Waste Water Treatment.

Knowledgeable and experienced in water and waste water treatment for the citizens, businesses, and industries of Elizabethtown and Hardin County. Duties include; reporting and explaining to the city council/mayor, the science and environmental technicalities and responsibilities of the city. This also includes updating laboratory monitoring, implementing new scientific techniques, and to comply with state and federal regulations in water and waste water treatment.

• Work collaboratively with the Police and Fire Chiefs' Chemical and Biological Hazard Emergency Response Units.

• Council Chair: Parks & Recreation. Ensure sports ands recreational needs of citizens are met, which includes use of facilities by area high schools and colleges during regular season and tournaments.

• Council Chair: Zoning Ordinance Code Board.

Board of Directors, Kentucky Science Teachers Association • First Elected Term: 2008 to 2010, Second Elected Term: 2011 to 2013 • Legislative Committee Chairman and Representative to the Kentucky State Legislation • Fourth District Representative: Nelson, Hardin, Meade, Larue, Bullitt, Breckenridge, Grayson, Washington, Green, Marion, Taylor, and Hart Counties.

• Responsibilities included improvement and monitoring of science and laboratory curriculum for all K-12 schools, via collaboration with colleges, universities, industries, and government institutions throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

St. Catharine College: July 2003 to June 2013 • Adjunct Professor: General College Chemistry and Medical Microbiology • Provided strong chemistry and microbiology instruction/mentoring to students in the science, engineering, industrial, environmental, nursing, allied health, and premedical disciplines.

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Nelson County Schools: July 2002 to June 2013 • Teacher and Adjunct Professor: AP/General College Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Physics, Astronomy, and Earth SCience.

• Science Department Chairman: Established PLCs and worked collaboratively with science teachers and the Nelson County Area Technology Center to improve curriculum and laboratory instruction. Additional responsibilities included mentoring new science teachers, developing departmental reports for the Principal and district, establishing and meeting budget goals, procuring laboratory equipment and supplies, establishing/monitoring laboratory safety guidelines, and instruction/oversight of

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• Kentucky Department of Education/Kentucky Education Association 2012-2013 TELL Survey Coordinator: Nelson County Schools.

▪ Commonwealth of Kentucky/Kentucky Department of Education 2011 - 2012 Operation Preparation: Nelson County Schools.

• Nelson County High School Head Coach - Golf, Cross Country, and Track.

Hardin County and Elizabethtown City Schools: 1998 to 2001 • Teacher: Honors Chemistry and Honors Biology • Worked collaboratively with other science teachers to improve curriculum and laboratory instruction and to mentor new science teachers.

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Instructor/Teaching Assistant: nursing students, allied health students, medical students, and pathology residents.

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Elizabethtown City Councilman 2013 to Current Board of Directors, Hardin County History Museum, 2014 to Current Board of Directors, Kentucky Science Teachers Association, 2008-2013 Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2004 Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2000 President: University of Kentucky Society for Microbiology, 1987 Vice-President: University of Kentucky Society for Microbiology: 1986

Scholarly Research, Papers, Articles, and Presentations Detrimental Effects and Mitigation of Chloramine Treatment in Municipal Water Systems. Bennett, W. R., (2013) • Delamination Comparisons of FET, Atotech, and MacDermid Nickel Activation Solutions. Bennett, W. R., (2013) • Utilization of Resin Columns for the Removal of Ammonia and Sulfates from Nickel Sulfamate Electroforming Solutions. Bennett, W. R., (2013) • Forensic Drug Analysis of Alcohol. Legal, and Illegal Drugs Bennett, W. R., (2012) •

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Re: EPSB Case No. 1904401 Dear Mr. Bennett: • On December 14, 2020, the Education Professional Standards Board reviewed a report Of educator misconduct against you, and any information you chose to provide in response to that report. At that time, the Board voted to dismiss this matter.

Please be aware that a dismissal may be based on other factors including, but not limited to, lack of evidence, incomplete reporting, and refusal by witnesses to cooperate. A dismissal at this juncture does not prohibit the alleged conduct from being the subject of a new report or complaint.

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Jeff Walther <jwalther@wgrnfirm.com> Friday, October 16, 2020 3:31 PM EPSB Educator Ethics FW: Ethics Training Certificate of Completion Bennett Letter.pdf; RE: William Bennett Training

Jeffrey S. Walther Walther, Gay & Mack, PLC P.O. Box 1598 163 East Main Street, Suite 200 Lexington, Kentucky 40588-1598 859.225.4714 Telephone 859.225.1493 Facsimile From: Jeff Walther Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2020 9:35 AM To: Bennett, William R. <william.bennett2@jefferson.kyschools.us>; Subject: FW: Ethics Training Certificate of Completion See below.

Jeffrey S. Walther Walther, Gay & Mack, PLC P.O. Box 1598 163 East Main Street, Suite 200 Lexington, Kentucky 40588-1598 859.225.4714 Telephone 859.225.1493 Facsimile From: Young, Chelsea - Office of Legal Services <chelsea.voungPeducation.kv.itov> Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2020 9:27 AM To: Jeff Walther <jwalthergowgmfirm.com> Subject: RE: Ethics Training Certificate of Completion Jeff: This will satisfy the Appropriate Student Teacher Boundaries request, however, the Board also requested that he complete Classroom Management training (see attached).

You initially submitted Culture/Climate training, and were trying to get more information on the specifics to see if it might work for classroom management. At least that is the last email I could find re Mr. Bennett's training (see attached).

If you have any other information on the Culture/Climate trainings conducted by JCPS, please forward them to me so we can get this case on the August docket for dismissal. Otherwise, Mr. Bennett has until October 16th to complete Classroom Management as well, before we can take it back for a dismissal.

Thanks,

Chelsea F. Young Deputy General Counsel Kentucky Department of Education From: Jeff Walther <jwalther@wRmfirm.com> Sent: Monday, June 29, 2020 3:11 PM To: Young, Chelsea - Office of Legal Services <chelsea.vounePeducation.kv.eov> Subject: FW: Ethics Training Certificate of Completion CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the Kentucky Department of Education, Kentucky K-12 schools, or Kentucky State Government. Do not click links, open attachments or forward unless you recognize the sender and know the content Is safe.

See below and attached. I hope this does the trick?

Jeffrey S. Walther Walther, Gay & Mack, PLC P.O. Box 1598 163 East Main Street, Suite 200 Lexington, Kentucky 40588-1598 859.225.4714 Telephone 859.225.1493 Facsimile From: Bennett, William R. <william.bennett2Piefferson.kyschools.us> Sent: Monday, June 29, 2020 2:42 PM To: Jeff Walther <lwaltherPwernfirm,com> Cc: Bennett, William R. <william.bennett2@iefferson.kyschools.us> Subject: Ethics Training Certificate of Completion Hello Jeff, Attached is the Ethics Training Certificate of Completion that is required by EPSB. I trust that you will forward the information to EPSB, and take all appropriate measures to ensure the file is closed in this matter.

Hope all is well.

William Bennett

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This e-mail, Including attachments, may contain confidential Information. It Is Intended only for the Individual or entity named or the employee or agent responsible for the delivery of the message to the Individual or entity named. If you are not the Intended recipient, please be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this transmission is strictly prohibited. If you received this transmission In error, please notify us immediately and delete it from your computer.

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Jeff Walther <jwalther@wgmfirm.com> Monday, September 21, 2020 8:59 AM Young, Cheliea , Office of Legal Services FW: EPSB Classroom Management ReqUirement

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Hopefully, this will meet the reduirements of the EPSB. Thanks, W.R. Bennett

From: Bennett, William R. <Williarntennett2Piefferson.kvschooKuS> Sent Sunday, September 20, 202012:24 PM - To: Bennett, William R. <williarn.benriett2PiefferSon.kvschools,us> Subjett littos://www.iefferson:kvSehoots.ushitOsidefault/filet/JCPS%20MTSS%20Toolkit%20Classroom%20Systems% 20that%20Support%205tudent%20BehaviOr.pdf 1

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Young, Chelsea Office of Legal Services Tuesday, June 30, 2020 927 AM leff Walther RE: Ethics Training Certificate of Completion Bennett Letter.pdf; RE: William Bennett Training

Jeff: This will satisfy the Appropriate Student Teacher Boundaries request,, however, the Board also requested that he complete Classroom MOnagement training (see attached).

You initially submitted Culture/Climate training, and were trying to get more information on the specifics to see if It might work for classroom management. At least that is the last email I could find re Mr. Bennett's training (see attached).

If you have any other information on the Culture/Climate trainings conducted by JCPS, please forward them to me so we can get this case on the.August docket for dismissal. Otherwise, Mr. Bennett has until October 16th to complete Classroom Management as well, before we can take it back for a dismissal.

Thanks; Chelsea F. Young Deputy General Cdtinsel Kentucky Department of Education' From: Jeff Walther <jwalther@wgmfirm.com> Sent: Monday, June 29,2020. 3:11 PM To: Young, Chelsea e• Office of Legal Services <chelsea.young@education.ky.gov> Subject: FW: Ethics Training Certificate of Completion On7kenivai97-1TSCtio ThliVnall,niiiiiVaTeiifrOmouitiiie of the Kentucky Department Goireiritheni. Do not;click links, open attachments or forward unless you recognize the sender and know the content Is safe:, Ste below and attached, l hope this does the trick?

Jeffrey S. Walther Walther, Gay & Mack, PLC P.O. Box 1598 163 East Main Street, Suite 200 Lexington, Kentucky 40588-1598 859.225.4714 Telephone 859.225.1493 Facsimile From; Bennett, Viii Bain R. <williern.bennett2Olifferson.kYschoolsms> Sent: Monday, June 29, 2020 2:42 PM To: Jeff Walther <lwalther0Wpmfirm.Coth>.

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Cc: Bennett, William R. <william.bennett2giefferson.kvschools.tis> Subject: Ethics Training Certificate of Completion Hello Jeff, Attached Is the Ethics Training Certificate of Completion that is required by EPSB. 1 trust that you will forward the information to EPSB, and take all appropriate measures to ensure the file is closed in this matter.

Hope all is well.

William Bennett This e-mail, including attachments, may contain confidential Information. it Is Intended only for the Individual or entity named or the employee or agent responsible for the delivery of the message to the individual or entity named. If you are not the Intended recipient, please be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this transmission Is strictly prohibited. If you received this transmission In error, piease notify us immediately and delete it from your computer.

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Jeff Walther <jwalther@wgmfirm.com> Friday, April 10, 2020.11:35 AM Young, Chelsea - Office of Legal Services RE: William Bennett Training '•

I just Spoke with Bill. He had scheduled training last month at JCPS, which was cancelled with school closing. He's been trying to find something that won't cost him an arm and a leg, so far without success. I hope under the circumstances you'll give him a little more time...your indulgence Is appreciated.

Jeffrey' S. iNalther Walther, Gay & Mack, PLC P.O. Box 1598 163 East Main Street, Suite 200 Lexington, Kentucky 40588-1598 859.225.4714 Telephone 859.225.1493 Fac,sirnile Frorti: Young, Chelsea = Office of Legal Services <chelsea.young@edueation.ky.gov> Sent: Monday, March 23, 2020 5:24 PM To: Jeff Walther <jwalther@wgmfirm.com> Subject: RE: William Bennett Training Hj Jeff; • I'm preparing Materials for the next board meeting and wanted to follow up to see if Mr. Bennett has completed his training yet?

Thanks,

Chelsea F. Yotihg Deputy General Counsel Kentucky Depaytment of Education From: Jeff Waithir <walther@WAttfirrn.com> Sent Thursday, JanuarY 30, 2020.10:47 AM To: Young, Chelsea - Office of Legal Services <cheisea.vouneOeducation.kv.Ov> Subject: RE: William Bennett Training He should have it done by then.

Jeffrey S. Walther Walther, Gay & Mack, PLC P.O. Box 1598 163 East Main Street; Suite 200 Lexington, Kentucky 40588-1598 859.225.4714 Telephone 859.225.1493 Facsimile

From: Young, Chelsea - Office of Legal Services <chelsea.vounePeducation.kv.eov> Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2020 10:45 AM To: Jeff Walther <jwalthe_rfflwemfirm.com> Subject: RE: William Bennett Training That decision, is up to the Board so it will have to go before them in April if the training Isn't completed by then. He will technically have until about March 18th before materials will be prepared for the April meeting:

Chelsea F. Young Deputy General Counsel Kentucky Department of Education From:Jeff Walther <jwaltherPwemfirm.com> Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2020,10:43 AM To: Young, Chelsea - Office of Legal Services .<chelsea.vounegeducation,ky.eav> Subject: RE: William Bennett Training Bill is looking to see if he has the course material available. In the alternative, he will check on JCPS training. I assume his deadline will be extended while we work through this.

Jeffrey S. Walther Walther, Gay & Mack, Pit P.O. Box 1598 • 163 East Main Street, Suite 200 Lexington, Kentucky 40588-1598 859.225.4714 Telephone 859.225.1493 Facsimile From: Young, Chelsea - Office of.Legal Services <chelsea.voune@education.kveov> Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2020 8:44 AM To:Jeff Walther <iwalther@wernfirrn.com> SUbjeCt: RE: William Bennett Training Jeff: We're going to need more for this to work. He was supposed to take Classroom Management and Appropriate Student Teacher Boundaries training. Culture/Climate isn't going to cut it unless he can provide information on what specifically was covered in those categories.

If he's working in JCPS now, they do have ethics and classroom management training that would cover both topics.

Thanks,

Chelsea F. Young, Deptity General Countel KentuckY Department of EduCation From: Jeff Walther'jwalther@Wernfirm.COM> Sent: Wednetday, January 29, 2020 4:11 PM To: Young; Chelsea - Office of Legal Servicet <chelsea.yoUneraeditcation.kv.gov> Subject: William Bennett Trajning 2

I can never remember who this information should go to...Let me know If you have any questions.

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Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman Secretary Education and Workforce Development Cabinet Kevin C. Brown Interim Commissioner of Education KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 300 Sower Boulevard • Frankfort, Kentucky 40801 Phone: (502) 564.3141 • www.educatlon.ky.gov

April 16, 2020 Mr. William Bennett

Re: EPSB Case No. 1904401 Pear Mr. ,Bennett: On Augutt 19, 2019, the Education Professional Standards Board voted to defer your case for proof that you had completed Classroom Management and Appropriate Student Teacher Boundaries Training by February 19, 2020. On January 30, 2020, you requested an extension through counsel.

On April 13, 2020, the Board voted to defer further consideration of your case to provide you additional time to complete Classroom Management and Appropriate Student Teacher Boundaries Training. Please provide proof that you have completed the training by October 16, MO. If you do not provide evidence of the completed training by that date, your case will be presented to the Board for possible further action.

To review the Board's Procedures Relating to Board Action on an Educator's Certification, please visit our website at (htto:/Avww.ensb.kv.gov/mod/book/view.nhp?id=61&chapterid=2). If you have questions, please call (502) 564-4606 or email EPSBEducatorEthiesQeducation.kv.gov.

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On Auguit 19, 2019, the Education Professional Standards Board voted to defer consideration of this case in order to offer you the opportunity to provide proof of completion of Classroom Management & Appropriate Student Teacher Boundaries Training. You were advised that if you did not provide evidence of the completed training by February 19, 2020, your case would be presented to the Board for possible further action. This letter is to inform you that as of today's date, no proof.of training has been received yet.

Please provide proOf that you have completed the requested training by Wednesday.february 19 2020. If proof of training is not received by that date, the Board will review your case at the next board meeting, for possible further action.

For a list of the Board's preapproved training providers as well as instructions on how to request one time approval for a training course, please visit the following link (httn://www.epsb.ky.gov/rnoclipageiview.php?id=106).

To review the Board's Procedures Relating to Board Action on an Educator's Certification, please visit our website at (httn://ww*.eosb.kvRovirnoil/bookiview.ohp7id=61&chaptedd=2). If you have any questions, please contact Educator Ethics at (502) 564-4606 or EPSBEducatorEthicseeducation.kv.gov.

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Re: EPSB Case No. 1904401 Dear Mr. Bennett: On August 19, 2019, the Education Professional Standards Board reviewed a report received and any information you chose to provide in response to that report. After reviewing the allegations in the report, the Board voted to defer consideration of this case in order to offer you the opportunity to provide written proof of Classroom Management & Appropriate Student Teacher Boundaries Training, as approved by the Board.

If you proVide Written proof to the Board that you have successfullycompleted the recommended training by February 19, 2020, the Board will dismiss this case at a future meeting. If you do not proVide evidence of the completed training:by that date, your case will be presented to the Board for possible further action.

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On May 6 and 7, 2019, a final hearing before a three-member Tribunal was held in this case at the Bullitt county Public Schools offices, 1040 Highway 44 East, Shepherdsville, KY 40165. The Petitioner, William Bennett, was present at the hearing and was represented by his attorney, Jeffrey S. Walther. The Respondent, Bullitt County School District ("the District"), was present on all days of the hearing through its.representative, Jennifer Wooley, Director of Human Resources, and was represented by counsel, Eric G. Farris. The three-member Tribunal consisted of Nancy Hack, Administrator; Wendy Haines, teacher; and Beverly Standifer, Layperson. MiChael Head, Hearing Officer, Administrative Hearings Branch, Office. of the Attorney General, conducted the hearing. The hearing was recorded by a court reporter.

The District suspended Bennett for 5 days without pay for allegedly making inappropriate comments to students, withholding underlying test materials from students after grades were distributed, .and impugning students' integrity upon learning a student complained about his not giving his class sufficient time to take a test. Bennett denies the allegations constitute conduct unbecoming a teacher. The Tribunal must decide whether the proof supports charges.and what the appropriate sanction is, if any.

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The District called six witnesses: Joni Britt, Principal, North Bullitt County High School, -Ilia County School District ("BCSD"); Rebecca Sexton, Assistant Superintendent, BCSD; and

students at North Bullitt County High School; and Jesse Bacon, BCSD

Superintendent. The District offered six exhibits, only four of which were admitted into the . evidence and considered by the Tribunal.2 Bennett called eight witnesses: himself;

all students at North Bullitt

County High School; Jeff Exner, biology teacher at North Bullitt County High School; Timothy Dobson, anatomy and physiology teacher. at North Bullitt County High School; and Dennis Minnis, health and physical education teacher at North. Bullitt County High School. Bennett offered one exhibit, which was admitted into evidence and considered by the Tribunal.

After reviewing all the evidence during closed session deliberations, and for the reasons stated below, the Tribunal ORDERS that the charge of conduct unbecoming a teacher against the • Petitioner, William Bennett, is DISMISSED. The Tribunal members who'heard and decided this case reviewed and approved this written Final Order, and authorized the Hearing Officer to sign and issue it on their behalf.

FINDINGS.OF FACT 1.

The Petitioner, William Bennett, was certified as a teacher through the Kentucky

Teacher's Internship Program in 1998.

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Since that time, Bennett has taught advanced chemistry and biology, advanced

placement chemistry and biology, and dual credit chemistry and biology in other. Kentucky

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By agreement between the parties, all student witnesses will be identified only by initials in this final order and in the transcript of the hearing.

The District's Hearing Exhibits 1 and 6, were denied admission into the record and were not considered by the Tribunal in deciding this case. They were entered into the record by avowal.

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school districts and in the Bullitt County School District ("BCSD"). The BCSD hired him in the 2012-2013 school year to teach dual credit chemistry and biology at North Bullitt County High School.

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Dual credit classes provide students who successfully complete the coursework .

with bothhigh school and college credit. The courses and college credit are arranged by contract with a Kentucky college. The BCSD and Bennett.contracted with Morehead State University to provide dual credit chemistry and biology classes at North Bullitt County High School in the 2018-2019 school year. To be eligible for credit through Morehead State University for these classes, the university had to approve Bennett as the teacher and approve the course curriculum that he taught: Students are able to transfer the college credit afforded by Morehead State University to other colleges that they may ultimately attend.

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All Of the students in these dual credit classes are among the most-educationally

advanced students at North Bullitt•County High School. At the same time, Bennett explained that his classes, like the equivalent college classes, "weed out" students who do not apply themselves to the rigorous and challenging coursework for the classes, This is especially true of the dual credit chemistry class, which requires a strong math background and hard work by the students during the class. In past years, several students in each class have withdrawn at the end of the fall semester because the class is too challenging for them.

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On December 18, 2018, Bennett gave his dual credit biology class its test for the

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course unit they has just completed. On the-morning of the test, Bennett had difficulty printing the exam he had created. As a result, he had to recreate the test with fewer questions than he intended, and the students started the test later than the start time that was scheduled for this test. • 3

Bennett explained to the class that the test was easier than he intended, and that everyone in the class would be able to finish in the reinainirtg time. All of the class was able to finish the test in the remaining time. • 6.

Because he was delayed while printing the test for the class, he left the class

unattended for about 10 minutes. During this time, one of the students in class called the front office using her cell phone to report Bennett's absence. The front office sent a teacher to Bennett's class until he returned with the test. Then, a day or two later, that student's parent called the principal to complain about Bennett not having given the class sufficient time to finish the test.

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Principal Britt emailed Bennett and asked about the circnrn Stances of the

shortened test-taking time. Although he did not know whiCh student's parent had contacted the principal, he upbraided the class that day. He admitted that he was unhappy about the report, and the Tribunal believes he vented his unhappiness to the class. • He told the class that Principal Britt was "not the boss of the class, Morehead. State University was." He said whoever was unhappy with the length of time allotted for the test should have come to him, not contacted the principal's office, and that he felt "stabbed in the back." Based Oil its findings, the Tribunal believes his statements to the class were ill-considered, but not.so out-of-line in the circumstances that they were. inappropriate.

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The District alleged that Bennett told the class.that Principal Britt was hot his

‘. boss, which would have been both incorrect and inappropriate, but the Tribunal does not find the evidence supports this allegation. In fact, one of the students in the classillwrote a statement during the District's investigation in which she quotes Bennett saying, "I talked to Mrs. Britt

who doesn't even have control over this course only Morehead does." See District Hearing Exhibit 2, Student Statement Form bye 9.

The Tribunal's findings should not be interpreted to imply that the Bullitt County

School Board, the North Bullitt County High School Principal, and the Bullitt County School District Superintendent are not Bennett's supervising authorities.

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The District's student witnesses also allege Bennett told the class that whomever

was behind the report to the principal "had no morals," "should be ashamed of their actions," "should drop out of the class," and "should not go to college," or words to that effect. Bennett did not admit making any of these statements during his direct testimony, and the District did not cross-examine him about these specific allegations. Because the Tribunal disbelieves these same student witnesses' allegations that Bennett made other inappropriate statements on other occasions, as explained below, and because there are too many questions left unanswered by the District's proof about what Bennett said on this occasion, the Tribunal finds that the proof doeg not support these particular allegations.

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As a result of the parent's report to the principal about the abbreviated test time,

the District initiated an investigation, which revealed other student complaints about Bennett.

12. • Superintendent Bacon received an investigation report concerning all of the student complaints. These student complaints, together with the allegation about Bennett's comments to the class previously discussed, form the basis of the Superintendent's five-day suspension of Bennett without pay, which he issued on March 18, 2019.

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During the investigation, Bennett said the comments he was alleged to have made

had a "context" that was lost in the student's bare allegations. The investigator did not ask 5

Bennett to explain this context, and thus, when he sanctioned Bennett, the Superintendent did not have the benefit of Bennett's explanations for these-alleged statements.

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the three dual credit biology class students who complained

about Bennett's comments and actions that form the basis of the charge in this case—all dropped out of that class at the end of the fall semester.

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One of these three students' allegations involved the multiple choice tests Bennett

gave to the biology class. Bennett used "scantron" or "bubble sheets" on which the students marked their answers. Bennett was able to run these sheets through a machine that automatically scored the students' answers. The three complaining students alleged that Bennett did not allow them to see the actual tests and their scantron sheets, and that as a result, Bennett prevented them from learning what questions they answered incorrectly.

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For the reasons that follow, the Tribunal finds unfounded the District's allegation

that Bennett refused to allow students in his dual credit classes to see their test materials.

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Bennett denied the District's allegation regarding the tests. He testified that he

announced at the beginning of the class that anyone could view the test and their own test materials, but only after everyone in the class had taken the test. He said he added that timing caveat to prevent students from revealing the correct answers to those who had not yet taken the test. Bennett said some students in the class, in fact, viewed their own test materials, subject to the caveat, upon request. FoUr other students who were in Bennett's dual credit biology class and his dual credit chemistry class unequivocally corroborated Bennett's testimony. The Tribunal found their testimony completely credible.

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One of the three complaining students,E1 also appealed her grade for the

December 18, 2018, dual credit, biology class test.

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Several months after Bennett had assigned

from his-class, the District asked Bennett to produce

her grade and she had withdrawn scantron sheet for the December 18,

2018, test, but Bennett had already discarded that student's scantron sheet. The District alleged that destroying this student's scantron sheet violated the District's policy that says, All official records, files, and data directly relating to students, including materials incorporated in each student's cumulative folder, shall be available to parents upon their request or to students 18 years of age or • older upon their request. See District Hearing Exhibit 3, page 2.

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Three of Bennett's fellow teachers testified they did not understand this policy to

mean teachers at North Bullitt County High School were required to keep student test materials . past the short time period in which students may want to see their tests or challenge their grade.

Thee teachers, all of whom had taught for many years at North Bullitt County High School, denied knowing of a requirement that they keep test materials, and two of them routinely •destroyed test materials shortly after they recorded test grades in the computer records to which all students have access. The Tribunal finds that neither the District norNorth B-ullift County High School had a policy requiring teachers to keep students' tests past the short time period in which students may want to see their tests or challenge their grade.

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During the District's investigationligne of the three students who had

withdrawn from his dual credit biology class, said Bennett, during the fall semester 'of the class, made comments that made her feel uncomfortable. She testified she went to another teacher in September 2018 for advice about Bennett's alleged comments.lgaid the teacher told her to keep a log of Bennett's comments in case she needed to withdraw from his class at the end of the 7

fall semester. II did not complain to Bennett nor any District administrative official about Bennett's comments. liprovided her log of Bennett's allegedly iiaappropriate.Comments to the District's investigator. Iladmitted in her testimony that Bennett made each alleged comment only once.

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When asked by the District during its case-in-chief, the two other complaining

students who withdrew from Bennett's class testified that Bennett made the comments as■ alleged. Bennett, during his case-in-chief, denied making the bare statements as the students' • alleged, and he explained the context for the statements that he did make. After giving his testimony, Bennett called three students who were in his 2018-2019 dual credit, biology class to testify, but the District did not ask these students about Bennett's explanations or the statements as he admitted making them. Because the District's three student -witnesses all withdrew from Bennett's class, and because one of those students protested her grade in the class, the Tribunal considered whether these students Merely took advantage of the investigation to justify their . failure to complete the class. The Tribunal also considered whether these students characterized Bennett's comments inaccurately because of their disagreement with his opinions about social, political, or religious matters. Because the District did not ask Bennett's student witnesses to con.firra.or contradict Bennett's explanations and admissions, and because the Tribunal finds Bennett's explanations and admissions otherwise credible, the Tribunal rejects the District's allegations that Bennett made the inappropriate, unprofessional commentithat the three complaining students said he did. The Tribunal specifically finds as follows concerning these allegations.: a.

The District alleged Bennett asked a student, "are you watching animal porn again." Bennett testified that whenever he directed students to use 8

their school laptops, he always warned them about the school computer use policy, including that they could not access pornographic websites.

On one occasion, Bennett was addressing students' questions about the genetic basis of aberrant sexual behavior, including necrophilia and bestiality. Bennett told the class he believed sexual behavior had a psychological, not a genetic, basis Immediately thereafter, Bennett directed the students to look up something on their laptops. Bennett gave the usual admonition about permitted and prohibited computer use, and he told the student who had asked about aberrant sexual behavior that his 'admonition "included animal porn sites." The Tribunal finds Bennett's • explanation credible and his comment appropriate to a discussion in a dual credit biology class. b.

The District alleged Bennett told a student, "I could just slap you."

Bennett explained that one student frequently kidded him about making dumb jokes. On one occasion when the student made a bad joke, Bennett told the student, "that joke was so bad I could just slap you." The. Tribunal finds Bennett's exPlanation credible. The Tribunal infers from all the proof that Bennett had a good rapport with his class and that this. comment, made in jest, was a figure of speech and would not have been understood by the student or theclass as a threat. As such, Bennett's . comment was appropriate in this class.

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The District alleged Bennett said, "he put a tube up my Tally-whacker."

Bennett explained that the students- asked him why he had missed several days of class. He told them he had been out for a siugical procedure to remove kidney stones. Bennett testified he used the occasion'to talk about various kinds of kidney stones and about the procedure used to remove or destroy these stones. He said he gave the students a diagram of the human urinary -tract. See Petitioner's Hearing Exhibit 7. When. describing the procedureused on him, Bennett says he did not use the word "penis" because he became embarrassed about describing his own. anatomy and he used a "British" euphemism instead. The Tribunal finds Bennett's explanation credible and his comment appropriate to a discussion in a drmi credit biology class.

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The District alleges Bennett said, "I love guns; I love the 2' Amendtnent; take it away, I'll shoot you." Bennett explained that he discussed the CDC morbidity rate data for car accidents and gun shootings in response to a 9

question from a student about whether there were as many school shootings when he was in high school as currently. During that • discussion, in response to a question from a student, he said he was a hunter and that he believed in the 2' Amendment; and that he would shoot any government official who tried to take his guns from him. The Tribunal finds Bennett's explanation. credible and his comment appropriate to a discussion in a dual credit biology class. e.

The District alleges Bennett said, "Millennials are just stupid; they whine too much and are too sensitive." Bennett explained that in a discussion about the perennial Christmas-season, claymation movie, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the class discussed some people's complaints that the movie is a bigoted, homophobic parable. Bennett said in response that their group, Gen Zs, unlike Millennia's, were more resilient and that they didn't turn every issue into a story about victims. He admitted saying Millennials were too sensitive. Bennett testified he told the class not to be victims; that they should be more resilient and let things roll off their backs. The Tribunal finds Bennett's. explanation credible and his comment appropriate to a discussion in a dual credit biology class.

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The District alleges Bennett said, "I cannot be fired; I have tenure."

Bennett testified he discussed with the class his best and worst teachers.

He said his worst teacher was a physics professor taught who by reading out of the textbook. A student asked why the professor wasn't fired, and he responded with an explanation of tenure, both in university and in high school settings. In this context he said, "for instance, I can't be fired except for egregious behavior such as sexual relations with a student because -I have tenure." The Tribunal finds Bennett's explanation credible and his comment appropriate to a discussion in a dual credit biology class.

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The District alleges Bennett said, "transgenders are non-binary." Bennett testified that the class was discUssing current ideas that there are as many as 62 different genders. He explained that gender was determined by X • and Y chromosomes, and that except for the small percentage of humans genetically were individuals who had extra chromosomes, all either XX (female) or XY (male). In that context, he explained that transgenders people fell into neither one nor the other geneticallydetermined gender categories, and in that sense, they are "non-binary:" 10

The Tribunal finds Bennett's explanation credible and his comment appropriate to a discussion in a dual credit biology class. h.

The District allege§ Bennett said, "feminists are modern day Na Bennett explained that the class was discussing eugenics, that is, the idea that "undesirable people" should not be allowed to have children. Bennett testified that he discussed with the class the history of eugentics, and that both the U.S. and the Nazi's had policies in the early 20th Century based on eugenics. • For instance, he said he told the class that Margaret Sanger, the founder of Planned Parenthood and. one of the 20th Century's early feminists, has been criticized for supporting eugenics, which is historically accurate. Bennett said that her ideas about eugenics were much the same as the Nazi's ideas about eliminating genetically "unfit" humans from the population.. The Tribunal finds Bennett's-explanation credible and his comment appropriate to a discussion in a dual credit biology class.

CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

1.

The three-member Tribunal constituted by the Commissioner of Education has

jurisdiction to hear and decide this matter. KRS 161.790(4) and (5).

2.

The Tribunal has the authority to decide the appropriate sanction for proven

violations of KRS 161.790.

3.

The Bullitt County School District has the burden of proving by a preponderance

•of the evidence the charges against William Bennett and the propriety of the penalty it seeks.

KRS 13B.090(7).

4.

Because the Tribunal rejects all of the allegations against the Petitioner, William

Bennett, the Tribunal concludes that the District's charge of conduct unbecoming a teacher 'against him should be dismissed.

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FINAL ORDER Based upon the foregoing finclings.of fact and conclusions of law, the Tribunal ORDERS that the charge of conduct unbecoming a teacher against the Petitioner, William Bennett, is DISMISSED, NOTICE OF APPEAL RIGHTS KRS 13B.140(1), states: All final orders of an agency shall be subject to judicial review in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. A party shall institute an appeal by filing a petitionin the Circuit Court of venue, as provided in the agency's enabling statutes, within thirty (3.0) days after the final order of the agency is mailed or delivered by personal service. If venue for appeal is not stated in the enabling statutes, a party may appeal to Franklin Circuit Court or the Circuit Court of the county in which the appealing party resides or operates a place of business. Copies of the petition shall be served by the petitioner upon the agency and all parties of record. The petition shall include the names and addresses of all parties to the proceeding and the agency involved, and a statement of the grounds on which the review is requested. The petition shall be accompanied by a copy of the final order.

KRS 161.790(9) states, in pertinent part: The teacher shall have the right to make an appeal to the Circuit Court having jurisdiction in the county where the school district is locate(' in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B. Pursuant to KRS 23A.010(4), "Such review [by the Circuit Court] shall not constitute an appeal but an original action." Some courts have interpreted this language to mean that a summons must be served upon filing an appeal in Circuit Court.

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On behalf of the Tribunal,

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Dear Mr. Bennett: This is to inform you that the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB), pursuant to KRS 161.120, has received the enclosed information regarding your professional conduct. Section 2(d) of this statute provides that a copy of the inforrriation be given to you in order that you may, if you so choose, file a written rebuttal with the EPSB. This information is provided only for the purpose of preparing your rebuttal and defense under KRS 161.120. It is confidential and should not be disclosed for any purpose other than preparing your rebuttal and defense. The rebuttal may be filed at the following address: Education Professional Standards Board, 300 Sower Blvd., 5th Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601.

The written rattail must be filed within 30 days of receipt of this communication. The EPSB will then review a summary of all informatiOn in its possession to determine whether further action is necessary. In order to respect the confidentiality of the certificate holder and witnesses, the Board reviews only the facts of the report and full rebuttal with all names, addresses, and counties redacted.

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William Richard Bennett EPSB Case # 1904401

Dear Superintendent William Jesse Bacon: We have received your report involving the above named certificate holder.

Pursuant to KRS 161.120 and KAR 1:020, a copy of the report will be provided to Mr. Bennett so that s/he may file a rebuttal. A summary of the report(s), and the full rebuttal will be presented to the Education Professional Standards Board. You will be advised of the Board's action at a later date.

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Telephone Number: Social Security'Number: PoSition: North Bullitt High School Teacher Dear Dr. Lewis: According to the provisions of KRS 161.120(2), as Superintendent of Bullitt County Public Schools. I am filing a written report concerning Mr. William Bennett, a teacher who is employed by our district.

Attached you will find the Notice of Suspension Without Pay issued to Mr. Bennett on March IL 2019, detailing the conduct of concern. I suspended Mr. Bennett for five (5) days without pay as a result of these findings.

Bated upori thc foregoing information. it my belief that Mr. Bennett's behavior should be reported, to the Education Professional Standards Board for Conduct Unbecoming a Teacher. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you peed additional information or have questions.

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RE: Notice of Suspension Without Pay Dear Mr. Bennett: Your immediate supervisor, Joni Britt, referred complaints of your unprofessional conduct to the Central Office on or about January 3, 2019, wherein it was alleged you had left your class unattended and made unprofessional comments to students over an extended period. The investigation into these allegations was hampered and unnecessarily delayed by your refusal to meet with the assigned investigator, Susan Bibelhauser.

Ms. Bibelhauser requested a meeting with you initially on January 9'1', 2019. You initially refused to meet and ultimately were directed to do so by Assistant Superintendent Becky Sexton. Ultimately, a meeting was scheduled for January 22". You cancelled that meeting because you had not received a response from BCEA President Kim Ludwig, forcing Ms. Bibelhauser to once again contact you to remind you of the mandate to meet. Ms. Bibelhauser contacted you again on January 25th to remind you that a scheduled meeting was, at that point, 9 days past due the directive from Ms. Sexton. It was not until February 6th that the meeting with Ms. Bibelhauser occurred - this was 28 days past the initial request.

Your refusal to recognize and obey the authority of this office and other supervisory personnel constitutes Insubordination, as defined under KRS 161.790(I)(a). This conduct is memorialized by a series of email communications between you and Ms. Bibelhauser and you and Ms. Sexton.

Further investigation by Ms. Bibelhauser found the following: > You have made inappropriate comments to your students which include "are you watching animal porn again", "I could just slap you", "he put a tube up my Talley-whacker", "I love guns; I love the 2rld Amendment; take it away, I'll shoot you", "Millennials are just stupid; they whine too much and are too sensitive". "I cannot be fired because I have tenure", "transgenders are non-binary", and "feminists arc modern day Nazis", among others > You refused to provide test results to students other than final grade > You chastised your students and questioned their honor and integrity upon learning someone had complained the class was unsupervised for a period and further advised the students that Principal Britt "had no control over the biology course" you had left unsupervised, nor over you > You left your class unsupervised on December 18, 2018 from 9:12AM to 9:20AM Equal Education and Employment Institution

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Leaving your class unsupervised is prohibited in the BCPS Employee Handbook at Page 15: "...students must be under the supervision of a qualified adult at all times." This conduct constitutes Neglect of Duty under KRS 161.790(1)(d).

Your inappropriate comments to the students constitute Conduct Unbecoming A Teacher, prohibited under KRS 161.790(1)(b) and the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky School Personnel found at 16 KAR 1:020.

As a result of the totality of your conduct, you are being suspended without pay for five (5) days as follows: March 19, 20, 21, 22, and 25, 2019. Further training will also be required as mandated by the Director of Human Resources and Ms. Britt.

Sincerely,

Jesse Bacon, Superintendent

Cc: Joni Britt, Principal, North Bullitt High School Personnel File

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Jefferson County Public SdhOols Online Application Date Submitted: 7/24/2019

Bennett, William - AnnNo: 57642

Personal Data Name:

Mr.

William

(Title)

(First)

Bennett (Middle Initial)

(Last)

Other name(s) under which transcripts, certificates, and former applications may be listed:

Other:

William (Title)

Email Address:

Bennett (Middle Initial)

(Last)

11111MigI

Postal Address Permanent Address Number & Street: Apt. Number: City: State/Province: Zip/Postal Code: Country: Daytime Phone: Home/Cell Phone:

Present Address Number & Street: Apt. Number.

City: State/Province: Zip/Postal Code: Country: Phone Number:

Employment Desired Closed Vacancy Desired:

Date Last Submitted

Experience in Similar Positions

JobID

7/24/2019

30+ years

High School Teaching: Chemistry Teacher - Seneca High School (2019-2020) at SENECA HIGH MCA

Position Desired:

Experience in • Similar Positions

High School Teaching 1. Science - Biology 2. Science - Chemistry 3. Science - Physics

30+ years 30+ years 30+ years

Text Opt-ln * A mobile text message notification system is used by JCPS to communicate with applicants and new hires. Please indicate your preference for receiving these text messages.

Yes, Ido wish to receive text messages from JCPS regarding my application or required documentation. I understand that messages and data rates may apply, , depending on my carrier.

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Experience Please list ALL relevant work experience beginning with the most recent. Please note that the information you include in this section will be used to verify your experience. In alignment with Jefferson County Public Schools Board policy, falsification of an application may result in immediate termination of the employee.

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Date Submitted: 7/24/2019

Experience Continued Current or Most Recent Position

Employer Contact Information

Supervisor/Reference Contact Information

Full or Part Time:

Last Annual Salary:

Bullitt County Schools/Morehead State University Professor/Teacher Date From - Date To: Reason for Leaving: May we contact this employer?

Responsibilities/ Accomplishments at this Position

08/2014 - 06/2024

Full

72,000

I have not left yet No

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Professor of Chemistry. Biology. Microbiology, and Environmental Science: Morehead State University and St. Catharine College Early College Programs for Bullitt County Schools. Certified in Kentucky for 9-12 Chemistry and Biology. Accredited by SACS-COC at University level for all courses in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, and EnvironmeRtal Sciences. Board Certified in Clinical MicrobioloLy and Infectious Disease.

Previous Position Held

Supervisor/Reference Contact

Employer Contact Information

Information

Nelson County Schools Professor/Teacher Date From - Date To: Reason for Leaving: May we contact this employer?

Responsibilities/ Accomplishments at this Position

08/2002 - 06/2013

Full or Part Time:

Last Annual Salary:

Full

Hired for another position

...

See resume

Previous Position Held

Employer Contact Information

St. Catharine College Professor

College no longer exist Full or Part Time:

Date From - Date To:

08/2003 - 06/2016

Reason for Leaving: May we contact this employer?

Responsibilities/ Accomplishments at this Position

College permanently closed

Supervisor/Reference Contact Information .

Last Annual Salary:

Part

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Jefferson County Public Schools.'Online Application ,

Bennett. William - AnnNo: 57642

Date Submitted: 7/24/2019

Education Please tell us about your educational background beginning with the most recent.

Elizabethtown High School Elizabethtown, KY H.S. Diploma

High School Attended: Location: Graduation Status:

• Name and location

- Dates Attended:

From - To 08/2010 MD - University of Maryland, University of 05/2014 MarylandEarollege Park (Total Hours: 33) KY - University of 08/1982 Kentucky (Total Hours: 05/1988 371 08/1982 KY - University of Kentucky (Total Hours: 05/1988 166)

Major area of study and number of semcskr hours

Minor area of study and number of semester hours

Degree

Date Conferred or Expected

Graduated

Chemistry Hrs: 33

Hrs:

Masters

05/2014

Yes

Clinical Microbiology Hrs: 37 Microbiology Hrs: 62

Hrs:

Masters/Sped15 i 96

Yes

Chemistry Hrs: 30

Bachelor of Science

Yes

05/1988

Date of Birth

ETHNICITY/GENDER

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* Please select your race. * Please Select your ethnicity. * Please select your gender.

Overall GPA Major GPA Highest Degree Attained MA/MS/etc.

Undergraduate 2.5/4 3.4/4

Number of graduate hours beyond your highest degree: 0

List honors, awards or distinctions you have earned:

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Graduate 3.84/4 .3.93/4 Grad Program Of Study Medical Microbiology and Chemistry

Jefferson County Public Schools Online Application Date Submitted: 7/24/2019

Bennett, William - AppNo: 57642

Semester Hours For the subject areas below in which you have 15 or more semester hours/credits, please indicate how many university semester hours/credits you have and/or ifyou arc endorsed.

Subject Area Science - Chemistry Science - Other Physical Science

Semester Hours 70 20

Endorsed

Subject Area

Yes Yes

Science - General Biological

Semester Hours 80

Student Teaching Student Teaching/lntemship N/A School District Location School Phone # School Year Date Completed (rnm/yvvy) Length of Experience Grade Level(s)/Subject Area(s) Taught Name and Phone of Cooperating Teacher or Field Supervisor Name and Phone of Add'I Cooperating Teacher or Field Supervisor Name and Phone of University Supervisor Academic Grade Received

— _ _

Additional Student Teaching/internship School District ._____ .

Location School Phone # School Year Date Completed (rnm/yvvY) Length of Experience Grade Level(s)/Subject Area(s) Taught Name and Phone of Cooperating Teacher or Field Supervisor Name and Phone of Add'l Cooperating Teacher or Field Supervisor Name and Phone of University Supervisor Academic Grade Received

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Endorsed Yes

Jefferson county Public Schools_thiline Application Bennett, William -No: 57642

Date Submitted: 7/24/2019

Certification Do you hold National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification?

Do you hold or anticipate a Kentucky certificate?

Type

Professional Certificate For Teaching Biological Science, Grades 8 Through 12 Certificate Active (, ) Professional Certificate For Teaching Chemistry, Grades 8 Through 12 (, )

No Certificate is held Certificate Number 200000578

Expiration Date 06/30/19

Status Current

200000578

06/30/19

Current

Please list any othei endorsements and/or verifications documented on your certificate(s): Do you hold a current out-of-state certificate? No .State

Certificate Number

Type

Expiration Date

Current?

List your out-of-state certified teaching/administration fields:

.Highly Qualified Teacher * Have you previously obtained Highly Qualified status from a school district?

IfYes, what type of school district considered you Highly Qualified?

Yes High School

For the subject areas below in which you meet the federal highly qualified standard, select the method used to meet the standard. Only select a method for those subjects in which you meet the federal highly qualified standard.

Subject Area Science

Subject Area

Method Graduate Decree

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Bennett. William - Anallo: 57642

Date Submitted: 7/24/2019

Extracurricular Activities Club

[—Chemical Awareness

Medical Careers

Please provide more details regarding your experience or interest in your selected extra curricular activities. For instance, provide details on any experience as a participant at the high school or college level or as a director. coach, supervisor, or sponsor.

As a college professor, I taught pre-med students, medical students, pathology internship students. medical technology students, and nursing students.

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Statement Tip: Use your word processor to copy and paste in your answers. Copy your answers from the word processor and then hit CTRL+V for PC or OpenApple+V for Mac to paste.

I. Describe the skills or attributes you believe arc necessary to be an outstanding teacher.

REP: Rapport - The teacher must have an excellent rapport with their students.

Expertise - The teacher must be an expert in their field of study and research.

Passion - The teacher must be highly passionate for the subject(s)he/she teaches.

2. How would you address a wide range of skills and abilities in your classroom?

Science is unique, because the various subjects require analysis & critical thinking, observation (visual), laboratory (tactile), and application (utilization). Thus, the study of science allows each student to focus on their strengths of the various skills and abilities they possess.

Language Skills Do you know any language other than English? No

Professional References

Naine:

School/Org: Current Position: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Work Phone: Mailing Address:

Reference 1

Reference 2

Jeff Exner North Bullitt High School

Tim_Dobson North Bullitt High School

Recently retired science teacher

Anatomy & Physiology Tescher

same

same... _..

11111

Email: Relationship to Candidate: Years Known:

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Jefferson County Public achonls_OnlineApplication Date Submitted: 7/24/2019

Bennett. William - AnoNo: 57642

Professional References cont.

Name: School/Org: Current Position: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Work Phone: Mailing Address: .

— Reference 4 Rhonda Horn Bullitt County Schools Teacher

Reference 3 Chris Verdow Bullitt County Schools Teacher

same

same

Email: Relationship to Candidate:

Former Principal for North Bullitt High School 5

Years Known: Name: School/Orz_ Current Position: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Work Phone: Mailing Address: Email: Relationship to Candidate: Years Known:

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Reference 5 Elizabeth Rector North Bullitt High School Teacher

Colleague 17

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Referrals How did you hear about employment with us?

No method given.

Additional Information List any additional information which will help in determining your professional qualifications for a position.

See Resume .

Certified Disclosures Contract Status * Are you currently under contract?

Yes

If Yes, which district?

Bullitt County Schools and Morehead I State University

If Yes, when does it expire?

LContinuous - does not expire

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Bennett, William - ApoNo: 57642

ion Date Submitted: 7/24/2019

Certified Disclosures continued When may your present employer be contacted?

06/30/19

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Professional Status * Have you obtained tenure status in any other School District?

If Yes, where?

• ^ .. • • .

' Yes i Nelson County Schools

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When?

08/05/06

* Have you ever been denied tenure?

No

If Yes, explain:

* Have you ever had a teaching certificate or teaching license revoked or suspended?

No

If Yes, explain:

* Do you have or have you ever had a case before the KY Education Professional Standards Board or similar certification agency in another state?

If so. indicate the state (e.x., KY) and briefly describe the case and circumstances here: * Have you ever failed to be rehired, been asked to resign a position, resigned to avoid termination, or terminated from employment?

Yes

• If Yes, explain: Was not rehired at Hardin County Schools and I did not have tenure - no explanation given. I was given excellent evaluations.

* Are you a relative of any board member, administrator, or supervisor who is currently serving the School District?

No

Name: Position: Relationship:

* Can you perform all the essential job function(s) of the position(s) for which you are applying. with or without reasonable accommodation?

Yes

Legal Information I Yes

* Are you eligible to work in the United States?

* Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense other than a minor traffic violation?

If yes, explain, giving dates:

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Jefferson CoUrity Public Schools Online Application Bennett. William - AnnNo: 57642

Date Submitted: 7/24/2019

Legal Information continued Mesta Note A conviction mill not neeessmily bee yon from employment Feats, such as dale of occurrence and rehabiliunion trill be considered. Tho reformation win be used only for job-Mated mucosa and only to the maw pensened by apprteable law. Applicants are not oblihand to disclose sealed or expiated records.

* Have you ever had any substantiated finding of child abuse and or neglect tiled in your name?

No

Ifyes, explain, giving dates:

* Does your name appear on any Sex Offender Database in any state or country?

No

* Ifyou have no criminal convictions please type "I have no criminal convictions." in the box.

Ihave no criminal convictions.

Equal Opportunity Employer The Jefferson County Public School District shall not discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, religion, genetic information, or political affiliations or beliefs. The District shall promote equal opportunities through a vigorous affirmative action program as an integral phut of personnel policy and practice in the employment, development, advancement, and treatment of employees of the Jefferson County Public Schools.

Applicant's Acknowledgement and Agreement FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT. STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK iND HAVE A LETTER, PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL, FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE EMPLOYEE IS CLEAR TO HIRE BASED ON NO FINDINGS OF SUBSTANTIATED CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. By checking the box below, candidate authorizes the school district to conduct an investigation of candidate pursuant to KRS 160.380 to determine whether candidate has been convicted of a sexual offense, a drug offense, a violent offense as defined in KRS 17.165, any felony offense or other conviction determined by the Superintendent to bear a reasonable relationship to the ability of the individual to perform the job; and a letter from the Cabinet provided by the individual documenting that the individual does not have a substantiated finding of child abuse or neglect in recordsmaintained by the Cabinet. Criminal records checks on persons employed in Head Start programs shall be conducted in conformity with 45 C.F.R. &sect; 1302.90. [JCBE Policy 3.11 & 3.21] Icertify that the information given by me in thls application is true in all respects, and Iagree that if the information given is found to be false in any way, it shall be considered sufficient cause for denial of employment or discharge. Iauthorize the use of any information in the application to verify my statement, and Iauthorize past employers, all references and any other person to answer all questions asked concerning my ability, character, reputation, and previous employment record. 1 release all such persons from any liability or damages on account of having furnished such information.

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Jefferson County_P_ublic Schools Online Application Bennett. William - Aanblo: 57642

Date Submitted: 7/24/2019

1, William Bennett, agree to all of the terms above.

Ei I agree

Select Campuses

Click here to enlarge * Based on the map above, please select the area(s) of Jefferson County where you would be available to work:

i CENTRAL, SOUTH, SOUTHWEST

Retirement Disclosure * Are you a retiree of any of the following Kentucky Retirement Systems (KRS)?

•1

If yes, when did you retire?

Please upload your current Daily Wage Threshold (DWT) letter.

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have not retired from any system

EXHIBIT I

William R. Bennett B.S., M.S., SM(AAM), M(AAM), M(ASCP)

william.bennett2@jefferson.kyschools.us

33 years experience in science research and development, consulting, teaching, and leadership.

Education: • • • • • • • • • •

Elizabethtown High School.

University of Kentucky: B.S. Microbiology/Chemistry.

University of Kentucky/American Academy of Microbiology: S.M.(AAM) Microbiology.

University of Maryland: M.S. Chemistry.

American Academy of Microbiology: RM(AAM) Microbiology.

American Society of Clinical Pathologists: M(ASCP) Microbiology.

AAM Board Certified: Infectious Disease and Public Health.

Certifications: Chemistry, Microbiology, and Biology.

SACS-COC Accredited: Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, and Environmental Sciences.

Rank I Kentucky Department of Education.

Science & Education Experience: Jefferson County Schools: August 2019 to Current • • •

Teacher and Professor: Dual Credit/AP General College Chemistry and High School.

Chemistry at Louisville Male High School.

Established PLCs and worked collaboratively with science teachers to improve curriculum and laboratory instruction, developing departmental reports for the Principal and district, establishing and meeting budget goals, procuring laboratory equipment and supplies, establishing/monitoring laboratory safety guidelines, and instruction/oversight of science ACT and state testing.

Morehead State University/St. Catharine College: July 2003 to Current • •

• • • •

Adjunct/Dual Credit Professor: General College Chemistry, Medical Microbiology, Microbiology, Biology, and Environmental Science.

Provided strong science instruction/mentoring to students in the science, engineering, industrial, environmental, nursing, allied health, and pre-medical disciplines.

Provide oversight of lab, lab equipment, safety, and curriculum.

Worked collaboratively with other professors to improve curriculum and laboratory instruction.

SACS-COC Accredited: Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, and Environmental Sciences.

St. Catharine College officially closed on July 30th 2016.

Bullitt County Schools: July 2014 to August 2019 • •

• • • •

Teacher and Professor: Dual Credit General College Chemistry, Biology, an Environmental Science, and High School Chemistry.

Established PLCs and worked collaboratively with science teachers to improve curriculum and laboratory instruction. Additional responsibilities included mentoring new science teachers, developing depai (mental reports for the Principal and district, establishing and meeting budget goals, procuring laboratory equipment and supplies, establishing/monitoring laboratory safety guidelines, and instruction/oversight of science ACT and state testing.

Energy Team Sponsor.

Science Dual Credit Students earned on average $2.4 million dollars worth of college scholarships each school year.

Board of Directors, Bullitt County Education Association.

Administrator and Teacher Hiring Committee.

Nelson County Schools: July 2002 to June 2013 • •

Teacher and Adjunct Professor: AP/General College Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Physics, Astronomy, and Earth Science.

Science Department Chairman: Established PLCs and worked collaboratively with science teachers and the Nelson County Area Technology Center to improve

• • • • • • • • • • • • •

curriculum and laboratory instruction. Additional responsibilities included mentoring new science teacher's, developing depat tinental reports for the Principal and district, establishing and meeting budget goals, procuring laboratory equipment and supplies, establishing/monitoring laboratory safety guidelines, and instruction/oversight of science ACT and state testing.

Nelson County School District Chemical and Biological Safety Officer.

Director, Nelson County Space Science Academy.

Nelson County Schools District Think Tank.

Nelson County Schools District Evaluation Committee.

Nelson County Schools Curriculum Committee.

Nelson County Schools District Appeals Board.

Nelson County Laboratory Design Committee - Faculty Chairman.

Nelson County Schools District Leadership Committee.

Nelson County Schools Redistricting Committee.

University of Kentucky Science and Math Initiative - Nelson County School District Faculty Chairman.

Kentucky Department of Education/Kentucky Education Association 2012-2013 TELL Survey Coordinator: Nelson County Schools.

Commonwealth of Kentucky/Kentucky Depat intent of Education 2011 - 2012 Operation Preparation: Nelson County Schools.

Nelson County High School Head Coach - Golf, Cross Country, and Track.

Hardin County Schools August 1998 to May 2001 • • •

Teacher: Honors Chemistry and Honors Biology.

Worked collaboratively with other science teachers to improve curriculum and laboratory instruction and to mentor new science teachers.

Coach: Football, Track, and Cross Country.

University of Kentucky Medical Center: January 1986 to December 1997 •

Clinical Microbiologist and Infectious Disease: bacteriology, virology, parasitology, mycology, and immunochemistry. Including patient care, pathology diagnostics, and hospital rounds with infectious disease consultation.

• Microbiologist: virology research & development.

• Instructor: nursing students, allied health students, medical technology students, medical students and pathology residents.

•

Research and curriculum included microbiology, biochemistry, immune response, and treatment of infectious diseases.

• Proficient knowledge and use of various chemical and microbiological equipment including: HPLC & GLC instrumentation, atomic spectroscopy, microscopes, electron microscopes, pH monitoring systems, and microbiological monitoring systems.

• Microbiology Laboratory Design Committee: U.K. Medical Center.

Science, Government, and Civic Leadership Experience Bennett Scientific Consulting: June 2012 to Current • Owner and science consultant for industry, government, and education.

• Provide companies with procedural analysis, chemical analysis, research & development, and technical expertise in the quantifying an qualifying of various manufacturing procedures, proprietary industrial chemicals, and monitoring systems.

• Consultation has included large vat nickel electroforming manufacturing facilities that specializes in nickel metal tool production for the automotive, aerospace, and medical supply industries.

• Research supported product process commercialization, qualification, verification, and established processing best practices in the areas of electrochemistry, filtration, and column resin technology for simplification, improved efficiencies, higher quality products, and lower costs.

• Responsible for producing and demonstrating R & D cost/benefit analysis for existing and new product development.

• Plan, direct, execute, review and report on all process design activities supporting new product/process development projects and product improvement projects.

• Consult with various levels of government in water and waste water treatment procedures and EPA regulations.

• Consult with several school districts for the improvement of science departments, laboratory safety, curriculum alignment, state testing, and ACT testing.

President/Chairman, Hardin County History Museum: January 2013 to Current • Chairman: Community and Government Liaison.

• Chairman: Public Relations, Events, and Fund Raising.

• Antiquities procurement.

• Historical promotion and education.

• Summer History Camp.

• Display and mobile display curator.

• Budgeting and fundraising.

• Work with local school districts, community colleges, and civic organizations for promoting and organizing educational tours of the museum.

Elizabethtown City Councilman: January 2013 to December 2018 • •

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Represents the citizens and taxpayers of Elizabethtown.

Fiduciary Responsibility for $100 Million Dollar Annual Budget; which includes a for profit water treatment plant, waste water treatment plant, and natural gas storage and distribution facility.

Council Chair and Technical Consultant: Water and Waste Water Treatment.

Knowledgeable and experienced in water and waste water treatment for the citizens, businesses, and industries of Elizabethtown and Hardin County. Duties include; reporting and explaining to the city council and mayor of the science and environmental technicalities and responsibilities of the city. This also includes updating laboratory monitoring, implementing new scientific techniques, and to comply with state and federal regulations in water and waste water treatment.

Work collaboratively with the Police and Fire Chiefs' Chemical and Biological Hazard Emergency Response Units.

Council Chair: Parks & Recreation. Ensure sports and recreational needs of citizens are met; which includes use of facilities by area high schools and colleges during regular season and tournaments.

Council Chair: Zoning Ordinance Code Board.

Council Chair: State Theater Board.

Board of Directors, Kentucky Science Teachers Association • First Elected Term: 2008 to 2010, Second Elected Term: 2011 to 2013.

• Legislative Committee Chairman and Representative to the Kentucky State Legislation.

• Fourth District Representative: Nelson, Hardin, Meade, Lame, Bullitt, Breckenridge, Grayson, Washington, Green, Marion, Taylor, and Hart Counties.

• Responsibilities included improvement and monitoring of science and laboratory curriculum for all K-12 schools, via collaboration with colleges, universities, industries, and government institutions throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Honorary Positions and Awards • • • • • • • • • •

President/Chairman, Hardin County History Museum, 2016 to Current.

Board of Directors, Hardin County History Museum, 2014 to Current.

Hardin County Chamber of Commerce Member - 2013 to Current.

Elizabethtown City Councilman 2013 to 2018.

Board of Directors Bullitt County Education Association, 2016 to 2017.

Board of Directors, Kentucky Science Teachers Association, 2008-2013.

Who's Who Among America's Teachers and Professors, 2004.

Who's Who Among America's Teachers and Professors, 2000.

President: University of Kentucky Society for Microbiology, 1987.

Vice-President: University of Kentucky Society for Microbiology: 1986.

Scholarly Research Papers & Articles • • • •

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Hardin County, Kentucky Family Histories Book. Bennett, W.R. and Prather, R. Acclaim Press, (2020).

Detrimental Effects and Mitigation of Chloramine Treatment in Municipal Water Systems. Bennett, W. R., (2014).

Delamination Comparisons of FET, Atotech, and MacDermid Nickel Activation Solutions. Bennett, W. R., (2013).

Utilization of Resin Columns for the Removal of Ammonia and Sulfates from Nickel Sulfamate Electroforming Solutions. Bennett, W. R., (2013).

Forensic Drug Analysis of Alcohol. Legal, and Illegal Drugs Bennett, W. R.,

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• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

(2012).

Semiconductor Analysis Using Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy. Bennett, W. R., (2011).

Utilization of Infrared Astronomy for the Search of Extra-Solar Planets. Bennett, W. R., (2011).

Solar Influences on the Earth's Climate Change. Bennett, W. R., (2011).

Environmental Risks of Radon. Bennett, W. R. (2011).

Uranium Recycling, Management, and Contamination. Bennett, W. R. (2011).

Energy Transformation from Glucose to Coagulation. Bennett, W. R. (2011).

Safe Water and Sanitation for the Prevention of Water Bourne Diseases. Bennett, W. R., (2011).

The Emergence of Drug Resistance and the Science of Developing New Drugs and Vaccines Against Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. Bennett, W. R., (2011).

Human Ecology, Behavior, and Genetics for the Propagation of Malaria. Bennett, W. R., (2011).

Aflatoxin and the Ecological Impact on Grain Crops. Bennett, W. R., (2010).

N-Acyl Homoserine Lactone: A Pheromone for Quorum Sensing in P. aeruginosa.

Bennett, W. R., (2010).

The Use of Marine Natural Products in Medical Research. Bennett, W. R. (2010).

The Adaptive Mimicry of Animals and Plants. Bennett, W. R., (2010).

Use of GFP with Engineered Lentivirus for the Design of Gene Delivery Vectors.

Bennett, W. R., (2010).

The Biosynthesis of Ergot Alkaloids. Bennett, W. R., (2010).

Biosynthetic Immunological Response in Autotrophic Organisms. Bennett, W. R., (2010).

HIV: A Constellation of Infections and the Use of HAART. Bennett, W. R., (2009) The Causes of Clostridium Difficile Proliferation and Toxin Production. Bennett, W. R., (2008).

Influenza Prevention and Control. Bennett, W. R., (2007).

Renal Function of the Elderly. Bennett, W. R., (1995).

Cognitive Enhancement of Early Stage Alzheimer's Patients Utilizing Olfactory and Visual Stimuli. Bennett, W. R., (1995).

Urinary Tract Infections of the Elderly. Bennett, W. R., (1995).

Pathogenesis of Neisseria Meningitidis. Bennett, W. R., (1992).

Nucleotide Sequence of the L Gene of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus. Feldhaus, A.L.

and Lesnaw, J.A. (Dennison, W. and Bennett, W. Research Associates) (1988).

References 1. Dr. Andy Kemp • Louisville Male High School Chemistry • andy.kemp@jefferson.kyschools.us • 2. Mr. Michael Gryboski • Louisville Male High School Chemistry • michael.gryboski@jefferson.kyschools.us • 502.485.8292 3. Dr. Anureeta Gupta • Louisville Male High School Anatomy & Physiology • anureeta.gupta@jefferson.kyschool.us • 502.485.8292 4. Dr. Willie Foster • Principal, Louisville Male High School ▪ william.foster@jefferson.kyschools.us • 502.485.8292 5. Mrs. Rhonda Horn • English Teacher, Bullitt County Schools • rhonda.horn@bullitt.kyschools.us - retiring, email good until July 1st • •

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Jefferson County Public Schools Online Application Date Submitted: 7/21/2021

Bennett, William - AppNo: 57642 Internal Candidate

Personal Data Name:

Mr. (Title)

William

R

Bennett

(First)

(Middle Initial)

(Last)

Other name(s) under which transcripts, certificates, and former applications may be listed:

Other: (Title)

William

R

Bennett

(First)

(Middle Initial)

(Last)

Eggm

Email Address:

Postal Address Permanent Address

Present Address

Number & Street: Apt. Number: City: State/Province: Zip/Postal Code: Country: Daytime Phone: Home/Cell Phone:

Number & Street: Apt. Number: City: State/Province: Zip/Postal Code: Country: Phone Number:

Employment Desired Open Vacancy Desired: JobID: 16261

High School Teaching: Chemistry/Physics Teacher - The Academy at Shawnee (2021-2022) at The Academy at SHAWNEE

Closed Vacancy Desired: JobID: 15617 JobID: 15968

High School Teaching: Chemistry Teacher - Iroquois High School (2021-2022) at IROQUOIS HIGH MCA High School Teaching: Physics Teacher - Iroquois High School (2021-2022) at IROQUOIS HIGH MCA

Position Desired:

Date Last Submitted

Experience In Similar Positions

7/21/2021

30+ years

Date Last Submitted

Experience In Similar Positions

7/16/2021

30+ years

7/21/2021

10 years

Experience in Similar Positions

High School Teaching 1. Science - Biology 2. Science - Chemistry 3. Science - Physics

30+ years 30+ years 30+ years

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Yes, I do wish to receive text messages , from JCPS regarding my application or required documentation. I understand that messages and data rates may apply, depending on my carrier.

Jefferson County Public_Schools Online Application Bennett, William - AppNo: 57642

Date Submitted: 7/21/2021 Internal Candidate

HR Employee Disclosure * Are you currently employed in the JCPS Human Resources Department?

Experience Please list ALL relevant work experience beginning with the most recent and include the month and year. Please note that the information you include in this section will be used to establish your initial salary placement. You will have 60 days from the date of hire to have all experience verified by your previous employers. It is the employee&#39;s responsibility to follow up with previous employers and check on their status prior to the deadline. In alignment with Jefferson County Public Schools Board policy, falsification of an application may result in immediate termination of the employee.

Current or Most Recent Position

Employer Contact Information

JCPS/Moore High School Teacher/Professor

Moore High School - 6415 Outer Loop Louisville, KY 40213 5024858304

Date From - Date To: Reason for Leaving: May we contact this employer?

Responsibilities/ Accomplishments at this Position

08/2020 - 08/2026

Full or Part Time:

Full

Supervisor/Reference Contact .

Information Demetrius Forney demetrius.fomey@jefferson.kyschools.us Asst Principal Last Annual $91,000 Salary:

N/A Yes Teaching chemistry, ecology, and marine biology at Moore High School.

Supervisor/Reference Contact Information JCPS/Louisville Male High Dr. Willie Foster 4409 Preston Highway; 5024858292 School/Morehead State University Louisville, KY 40213 william.foster@jefferson.kyschools.us Teacher/Professor 5024858292 Principal Last Annual $85,000 Date From - Date 08/2019 - 08/2020 Full or Part Time: Full Salary: To: Reason for Transferred to Marion C. Moore High School due to JCTA contract concerning hires after August 1st.

Leaving: May we contact Yes this employer?

Responsibilities/ Professor of Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, and Environmental Science: Morehead State University and St. ' Accomplishments Catharine College Early College Programs for Bullitt County Schools and Nelson County Schools. High School at this Position Science Teacher certified in Kentucky for 9-12 Chemistry and Biology. Accredited by SACS-COC at University level for all courses in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, and Environmental Sciences. Board Certified in Clinical Microbiology, Infectious Disease, and Public Health. Teaching chemistry at Louisville Male High for the AP Chemistry/Dual Credit Program.

Previous Position Held

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Jefferson County Public Schools Online Application Date Submitted: 7/21/2021

Bennett, William - AppNo: 57642 Internal Candidate

Experience Continued Employer Contact Information

Previous Position Held

Supervisor/Reference Contact Information

3200 East Hebron Ln. Bullitt County Schools/Morehead State 5028696200 University Shepherdsville, KY 40165 5028696200 Professor/Teacher 72,000 Last Annual Full or Part Time: Full Date From - Date 08/2014 - 06/2019 Salary: To: Chemistry position Louisville Male High School.

Reason for Leaving: May we contact No this employer?

Professor of Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, and Environmental Science: Morehead State University and St. Responsibilities/ Catharine College Early College Programs for Bullitt County Schools. Certified in Kentucky for 9-12 Chemistry Accomplishments at this Position and Biology. Accredited by SACS-COC at University level for all courses in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, and Environmental Sciences. Board Certified in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease.

Education Please tell us about your educational background beginning with the most recent.

Elizabethtown High School Elizabethtown, KY H.S. Diploma

High School Attended: Location: Graduation Status:

•

Name and location

Dates Attended: From - To

Major area of study and number of semester hours

Minor area of study and number of semester hours

Degree

Date Conferred or Expected

Graduated

MD - University of Maryland, University of Marylanda College Park (Total Hours: 33) KY - University of Kentucky (Total Hours: 37) KY - University of Kentucky (Total Hours: 166)

08/2010 05/2014

Chemistry Hrs: 33

Hrs:

Masters

05/2014

Yes

08/1982 05/1988

Clinical Microbiology Hrs: 37 Microbiology Hrs: 62

Hrs:

Masters/Spectlat1.4;96

Yes

Chemistry Hrs: 30

Bachelor 05/1988 of Science

Yes

08/1982 05/1988

ETHNICITY/GENDER * Please select your race. * Please Select your ethnicity. * Please select your gender.

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Jefferson County Public Schools Online Application Bennett, William - AppNo: 57642

Date Submitted: 7/21/2021 Internal Candidate

Education Continued

Overall GPA Major GPA Highest Degree Attained MA/MS/etc.

Undergraduate 2.5/4 3.4/4

Graduate 3.84/4 3.93/4

Number of graduate hours beyond your highest degree: 0

Grad Program Of Study

List honors, awards or distinctions you have earned: See resume.

Student Teaching Student Teaching/Internship School District N/A Location School Phone # • School Year Date Completed (mm/yyyy) Length of Experience Grade Level(s)/Subject Area(s) Taught Name and Phone of Cooperating Teacher or Field Supervisor Name and Phone of Add'l Cooperating Teacher or Field Supervisor Name and Phone of University Supervisor Academic Grade Received Additional Student Teaching/Internship School District Location School Phone # School Year Date Completed (mm/yyyy) Length of Experience Grade Level(s)/Subject Area(s) Taught Name and Phone of Cooperating Teacher or Field Supervisor Name and Phone of Add'l Cooperating Teacher or Field Supervisor Name and Phone of University Supervisor Academic Grade Received

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N/A

Medical Microbiology and Chemistry

Jefferson County Public Schools Online Application Bennett, William - AppNo: 57642

Date Submitted: 7/21/2021 Internal Candidate

Certification Do you hold National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification?

Do you hold or anticipate a Kentucky certificate?

N Certificate is held

Type Certificate Number Professional Certificate For Teaching Biological Science, 200000578 Grades 8 Through 12 Certificate Active (, ) Professional Certificate For Teaching Chemistry, Grades 8 200000578 Through 12 (, ) Please list any other endorsements and/or verifications documented on your certificate(s):

Expiration Date 06/30/24

Status Current

06/30/24

Current

Do you hold a current out-of-state certificate? No State

Type

Certificate Number

List your out-of-state certified teaching/administration fields:

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Expiration Date

Current?

Jefferson County Public Schools Online Application Date Submitted: 7/21/2021

Bennett, William - AppNo: 57642 Internal Candidate

Extracurricular Activities Club

Alumni Student Council

Astronomy

Chemical Awareness

Medical Careers

Please provide more details regarding your experience or interest in your selected extra curricular activities. For instance, provide details on any experience as a participant at the high school or college level or as a director, coach, supervisor, or sponsor.

Served two terms as Elizabethtown City Councilman and current President/Chairman of the Hardin County History Museum.

As a college professor, I taught pre-med students, medical students, pathology internship students, medical technology students, and nursing students.

President/Vice-President: University Of Kentucky Society for Microbiology.

Statement Tip: Use your word processor to copy and paste in your answers. Copy your answers from the word processor and then hit CTRL+V for PC or OpenApple+V for Mac to paste.

1.Describe the skills or attributes you believe are necessary to be an outstanding teacher.

REP: !Rapport - The teacher must have an excellent rapport with their students.

Expertise - The teacher must be an expert in their field of study and research.

Passion - The teacher must be highly passionate for the subject(s)he/she teaches.

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2. How would you address a wide range of skills and abilities in your classroom?

Science is unique, because the various subjects require analysis & critical thinking, observation (visual), laboratory (tactile), and application (utilization). Thus, the study of science allows each student to focus on their strengths of the various skills and abilities they [ possess.

Language Skills Do you know any language other than English? No

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Jefferson County Public Schools Online Application Bennett, William - AppNo: 57642

Date Submitted: 7/21/2021 Internal Candidate

Professional References Reference 1 Demetrius Forney Moore High School Asst. Principal

Name: School/Org: Current Position: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Work Phone: Mailing Address: Email: Relationship to Candidate: Years Known:

Reference 2 Dr. Anureeta Gupta Louisville Male High School Anatomy & Physiology Teacher

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Name: School/Org: Current Position: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Work Phone: Mailing Address: Email: Relationship to Candidate: Years Known:

IIIIili Evaluating Administrator 1

Colleague 1

Reference 3 Mr. Michael Gryboski Louisville Male High School Chemistry Science Teacher

Reference 4 Dr. Andy Kemp Louisville Male High School Chemistry Science Teacher

WilliMMjeffe Colleague 1

Colleague 1

Reference S Tim Dobson North Bullitt High School Anatomy & Physiology Teacher

Reference 6 Chris Verdow Bullitt County Schools Retired Principal

same

same

Email: Relationship to Candidate:

Colleague

Years Known:

6

Former Principal for North Bullitt High School 6

.

Name: School/Org: Current Position: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Work Phone: Mailing Address:

Name: School/Org: Current Position: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Work Phone: Mailing Address: Email: Relationship to Candidate: Years Known:

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Reference 7 Rhonda Horn Bullitt County Schools Teacher same

Colleague 17

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Jefferson County Public Schools Online Application Bennett, William - AppNo: 57642

Date Submitted: 7/21/2021 Internal Candidate

Referrals How did you hear about employment with us?

No method given.

Additional Information List any additional information which will help in determining your professional qualifications for a position.

See Resume.

Certified Disclosures Contract Status * Are you currently under contract?

Yes

If Yes, which district?

Jefferson County Public Schools/ Morehead State University

If Yes, when does it expire?

Continuous - does not expire

When may your present employer be contacted?

Now

Professional Status * Have you obtained tenure status in any other School District?

Yes

If Yes, where?

Bullitt County and Nelson County Schools

When?

Since 08/05/06 No

* Have you ever been denied tenure?

If Yes, explain:

* Have you ever had a teaching certificate or teaching license revoked or suspended?

No

If Yes, explain:

J.:: * Do you have or have you ever had a case before the KY Education Professional Standards Board or similar certification agency in another state?

If so, indicate the state (e.x., KY) and briefly describe the case and circumstances here: * Have you ever failed to be rehired, been asked to resign a position, resigned to avoid termination, or terminated from employment?

Yes

If Yes, explain: Was not rehired at Hardin County Schools and I did not have tenure - no explanation given. I was given excellent evaluations.

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Certified Disclosures continued * Are you a relative of any board member, administrator, or supervisor who is currently serving the School District?

Name: Position: Relationship: * Can you perform all the essential job function(s) of the position(s) for which you are applying, with or without reasonable accommodation?

Legal Information [ Yes

* Are you eligible to work in the United States? * Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense other than a minor traffic violation?

No

If yes, explain, giving dates:

Please Note: A conviction will not necessarily bar you from employment. Facts, such as date of occurrence and rehabilitation will be considered. flits information will be used only for job-related purposes and only to the extent permitted by applicable law. Applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records.

* Have you ever had any substantiated finding of child abuse and or neglect filed in your name?

No

If yes, explain, giving dates:

* Does your name appear on any Sex Offender Database in any state or country?

I have no criminal convictions.

* If you have no criminal convictions please type "I have no criminal convictions." in the box.

Equal Opportunity Employer The Jefferson County Public School District shall not discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, religion, genetic information, or political affiliations or beliefs. The District shall promote equal opportunities through a vigorous affirmative action program as an integral part of personnel policy and practice in the employment, development, advancement, and treatment of employees of the Jefferson County Public Schools.

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Bennett, William - AppNo: 57642 Internal Candidate

Applicant's Acknowledgement and Agreement FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND HAVE A LETTER, PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL, FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE EMPLOYEE IS CLEAR TO HIRE BASED ON NO FINDINGS OF SUBSTANTIATED CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. By checking the box below, candidate authorizes the school district to conduct an investigation of candidate pursuant to KRS 160.380 to determine whether candidate has been convicted of a sexual offense, a drug offense, a violent offense as defined in KRS 17.165, any felony offense or other conviction determined by the Superintendent to bear a reasonable relationship to the ability of the individual to perform the job; and a letter from the Cabinet provided by the individual documenting that the individual does not have a substantiated finding of child abuse or neglect in records maintained by the Cabinet. Criminal records checks on persons employed in Head Start programs shall be conducted in conformity with 45 C.F.R. &sect; 1302.90. [JCBE Policy 3.11 & 3.21] and I certify that the information given by me in this application is true in all respects, and I agree that if the information given is found to be false in any way, it shall be considered sufficient cause for denial of employment or discharge. I authorize the use of any information in the application to verify my statement, and I authorize past employers, all references and any other person to answer all questions asked concerning my ability, character, reputation, and previous employment record. I release all such persons from any liability or damages on account of having furnished such information.

23 I agree

I, William Bennett, agree to all of the terms above.

Classified Disclosures * Have you ever failed to be rehired, been asked to resign a position, resigned to avoid termination, or terminated from employment?

Yes

If Yes, explain: Was not rehired at Hardin c9w1ty. Schools pd. did not have tenure 140 explanation given. I wa.5 givqn excellent evaluations._

* Are you a relative of any board member, administrator, or supervisor who is currently serving the School District?

No

Name: Position: Relationship: * Can you perform all the essential job function(s) of the position(s) for which you are applying, with or without reasonable accommodation?

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Select Campuses

Click here to enlarge * Based on the map above, please select the area(s) of Jefferson County where you would be available to work:

CENTRAL, EAST, SOUTH, SOUTHWEST, WEST

Retirement Disclosure * Are you a retiree of any of the following Kentucky Retirement Systems (KRS)?

If yes, when did you retire?

Please upload your current Daily Wage Threshold (DWT) letter.

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M I have not retired from any system

EXHIBIT K

FORMATIVE EVALUATION FORME 2

CHECK APPROPRIATE ITEM

PRE OBSERVATION CONFERENCE POST OBSERVATION CONFERENCE X

OTHER EVALUATION CONFERENCE JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OBSERVATION/CONFERENCE SUMMARY

NAME:

William Bennett

ID#: DATE OF OBSERVATION(S):

SCHOOULOCATION:

Marion C. Moore

JOB ASSIGNMENT: Teacher DATE OF CONFERENCE: 11.22 and 11.23.2021

A conference was held to discuss job performance expectations and/or observation(s) of job performance.

The expectations and/or the observation(s) and the conference are summarized below: A due process meeting was held on Monday, November 22, and Tuesday, November 23, 2021, to discuss the substantiated findings of a Compliance and Investigations report dated October 22, 2021, regarding an incident that occurred at Marion C. Moore School on August 23, 2021. The meeting also addressed concerns regarding the accuracy of information Mr. Bennett shared on his employment application and resume. Present were William Bennett, teacher, Chanda Hornback, JCTA UniSery Director; Traci Hunt, Principal; and Cynthia Grohmann, Executive Director of HR — Employment Affairs.

The due process meeting had to be extended to November 23 because Ms. Hornbeck had another • meeting she had to attend. The attendees agreed to meet the following day. Mrs. Hunt was held back at school and attempted to join via Zoom, but that did not work. Mrs. Hunt came to the meeting in person and the remainder of the due process took place.

Mrs. Hunt began the meeting by advising Mr. Bennett that she had video footage of the August 23, 2021 incident ready to play if he would like to watch and respond. Mr. Bennett stated that he would like to see the video and asked if it could be paused so that he may talk through certain pieces. Ms. Grohmann played and paused the video at Mr. Bennett's direction.

Mrs. Hunt asked Mr. Bennett if he had seen the report and he indicated that he had.

Mr. Bennett walked Mrs. Hunt and Ms. Grohmann through the video. He stated that not long before this incident, Mrs. Hunt had made it very clear that the grace period was over regarding student behavior, particularly being late to class and the use of electronic devices; he was standing outside his classroom reminding students that they needed to have their masks on, earbuds out, and to put away their phones.

He referenced the student involved in the incident stating that it was early in the year and he did not know the student by name and only learned his name from the news. He stated that the student was wearing bandana, even though "you call it a gaiter", to easily cover his earbuds. He referenced that the gaiter, while approved, was not an effective mask. He stated that he knows from doing bus duty that the student did have a medical mask because he had seen him wear it.

Mr. Bennett then began discussing that he was the victim of a class D felony and suffered a grade two concussion. He read a list of symptoms and stated that he suffered from all of them except for depression and loss of consciousness. Mr. Bennett stated that he saw his doctor, Tabitha Burton, at Concentra, and was supposed to also see a neurologist. He indicated that he was released from care the previous week.

Mr. Bennett continued to talk through the video asking Ms. Grohmann to pause where the student punched him. Mr. Bennett stated that he could not remember much after that but had pieced it together.

He quoted a state statute regarding-abuse of a teacher and referenced two prior incidents in which he claimed that the student cursed him. He stated that he should never have had the student in class again after those incidents. Mr. Bennett stated was totally dazed. Given my background and skill set I could have easily turned that kid's face into hamburger, but I didn't. I just tried to wrap him up. I could have messed him up but I didn't."

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Mr. Bennett stated that he does not remember talking to Mrs. Hunt or anyone else after the incident and does not remember driving home. He stated that everything is fuzzy and he struggles with time and who said what.

Mr. Bennett stated that he looked to the left for security, which is where they usually were, and at the cross in the hallway, but they were not there. He stated that he said to the student that he was going to °let security handle you.° He thought that Ms. Hoffman may have had a hard time hearing him with his mask on. He stated that he 'might have been too snarky" but that didn't give the student a right to hit him.

Mr. Bennett indicated that he spoke with two judges and two KEA attorneys and that they agreed with him.

Ms. Grohmann then played the video following the punch. Mr. Bennett pointed out that security was not where they usually stand, that Ms. Hoffman went into her classroom and while she did call for help, she did not attempt to intervene. Mr. Bennett pointed out Mr. Anderson, a teacher who came to intervene. He stated "At this point, I had tunnel vision, almost blacked out. I was in survival mode. I was doing all I could from getting hurt." He said that Mr. Anderson may to keep myself from getting hurt and to keep have said something to him about letting go but he didn't remember. He released and he got away.

He stated that the report was not correct as it said that he tried to re-engage with that that was not true. He stated that he didn't remember trying to get back to

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Mr. Bennett stated that after ran around the corner came back around and took his backpack off. Mr. Bennett thought • was coming toward him so he put his leg up to knee him. He stated "I could have kicked him in the head. I am trained to do so. That would not have been good."

Mr. Bennett stated that he was not responsible for the injury to 's knee and that that resulted from security taking down. He thinks that he told to settle down but doesn't remember.

Mr. Bennett stated that he still has repercussions from his . He stated that a few days before the due process meeting, he had a speech in Elizabethtown where he struggled to find the words.

He stated that his sister sent him media footage of Mrs. Hunt admitting that security wasn't where they were supposed to be but that his attorney has all that.

Mr. Bennett stated that an officer named Kevin told him that a felony report would be filed, but none had been filed to date. He was later told that it was Kevin Conder. If one is not filed, he will ask the Kentucky State Police to file as they have jurisdiction over schools. At that point, Ms. Hornbeck advised Mr. Bennett that he did not have to wait for the district to file.

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•Mr. Bennett advised Mrs. Hunt that one of her teachers who is married to a local news reporter told her that Mr. Bennett used a racial slur. Mr. Bennett stated that to 's credit, stated that Mr. Bennett did not use a racial slur. Mr. Bennett referenced that gave three media interviews before his attorney got involved and told him to stop.

Mr. Bennett referenced death threats that he received at his home and that he had to get the Elizabethtown Police Department involved. He stated that he was advised that Black Lives Matter was coming to protest but they did not; he thought that was because black people in Elizabethtown who know him told them not to. He stated that Kim Morales called him regarding a death threat toward him that was received by JCPS. Mr. Bennett further referenced an incident involving a private investigator sitting in front of his home and following him.

Mr. Bennett then turned the conversation back to and the issue of assau►t. He stated that Dr. Burton would testify on his behalf and that she sees teachers who are assaulted all the time. He again referenced his symptoms and stated that he was told that if the punch had been an inch lower it could have caused a brain bleed and he could have died. He stated that everything that occurred after the punch was irrelevant.

At that point, Mr. Bennett began stating why he believes JCPS is at fault. He referenced that JCPS does not have SROs, that security was not where it normally was, that Ms. Hoffman did not come to help, and that Mr. Anderson said in his statement that he was in his classroom and heard the incident so that means that Mr. Anderson was not doing his hallway duty.

Mr. Bennett stated that during the investigation he was asked about an E2 that he signed on August 10, 2021, and he wished to note that not all of the things listed on the E2 had been done or covered when he signed.

Mr. Bennett again discussed and stated that if had PTSD or EBD, he, Mr. Bennett should was bragging about being shot and that he, Mr. Bennett, have been notified. He indicated that s part. wasn't sure that that was true. He thought it was bravado on Mr. Bennett again noted the lack of SROs and stated that Moore's "head of security" had told him that he did not have security training.

Mr. Bennett then stated that JCPS policies are inherently racist and quoted from the JCPS rights and responsibilities that teachers should intentionally implement race conscious intervention; he then stated "that's racist."

Mr. Bennett directly addressed Mrs. Hunt stating that one of her emails regarding the incident implied that he used hate speech. In reference to the part of the report in which it is noted that he stated that his sister hit harder than , Mr. Bennett stated "Tracy I'm not calling you a liar but I just don't remember making those statements."

Mr. Bennett stated that JCPS sent the report to the Education Professional Standards Board prior to interviewing him. He acknowledged that he wrote a statement at the time of the incident but said that that was not his normal handwriting and implied that this was due to his injury. He stated that this incident reminded him of a concussion he sustained his senior year in high school while playing football.

At that time, he could only remember the first half of the game btit nothing that came after and compared that to the incident with Mr. Bennett stated that it doesn't matter what JCPS policies are and that the law will trump them. He said "If you are trying to blame me in this incident, you will pay for it. Blaming me for this is like blaming a 3

woman who is raped for wearing seductive clothes." He went on to say "This is not the way the law works. If you are assaulted you are assaulted. If had not punched me in the back of the head this would not have happened. I could have cussed at him and said every racial slur there is and he still cannot assault me." He then stated what really bothers him is the hypocrisy. "If the kid had. been a white redneck and hit a black female teacher in the head, the teacher would be hailed the hero."

Mr. Bennett stated that no teacher should be attacked and that he had never been cussed out or assaulted until he came to Moore High School.

Mrs. Hunt gave Mr. Bennett a redacted copy of the report and then read the conclusions. Mr. Bennett stated that he never said anything about trying to go into the AP's office; he was only walking toward it.

He again stated that he was dazed and confused. He said that he felt that the conclusions were erroneous and stated that Mr. Youngblood asked him why he didn't walk away after the punch. He stated that he had tunnel vision and he didn't know why; he was in a "zombie-like state". He stated that they are "trying to put the blame on me" and emphasized that came at him three different times.

Mr. Bennett felt that his walking away to get security was de-escalation. He stated that Ms. Hoffman was not specific in her statement and that he doesn't think she heard. He noted that she was closer to than she was to him.

He again brought up the fact that JCPS makes decisions on race. He advised that he had been invited by two legislators to speak on this issue in Frankfort but was advised by JCTA and his KEA attorney not to.

Mr. Bennett stated that he doesn't care about himself but does care about his family and that this incident has affected them and his nieces and nephews who attend Elizabethtown High School. He then stated that he is "certainly not a racist."

At that point, Ms. Hornbeck needed to leave for another meeting and the parties agreed to meet the following day to continue. Mr. Bennett and Ms. Hornbeck were advised that there would also be a second part to the due process involving information regarding Mr. Bennett's employment history covered by Ms. Grohmann.

It should be noted that during this meeting Mr. Bennett alternated between discussing the video and the incident and reading a statement or notes that he had prepared. When asked, Mr. Bennett confirmed that he was reading from the same statement that was attached to the investigative report. Intermittently throughout the. discussion, Mr. Bennett referenced his injury, his lack of memory, and that he was a victim of a felony assault.

On November 23, 2021, day two of the due process, Mr. Bennett asked to revisit the report and share a few additional thoughts. He then read the state statute on self-defense and deadly force. He stated that he did not have to retreat for deadly force so that would mean that he would not have to retreat for nondeadly force. He stated that a friend in the Elizabethtown Police Department told him that if a person is punched in the back of the head, that is a reason to use deadly force and stated that he, Mr. Bennett, did not do so. He reiterated that he did not hurt Mr. Bennett then went through and addressed each conclusion in the report. He stated that he did' protect the health and safety of others by enforcing the mask rule. He again talked about the gaiter and referenced its efficacy.

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He addressed the conclusion regarding embarrassing and disparaging comments. He stated that it was not embarrassing. or disparaging as had bragged about the shooting and made disparaging comments toward him.

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He then stated that there were so many flaws in the report that it was "unbelievable" and that "someone right out of law school would have a field day with this." He referred to the investigators as social workers and stated that he had no respect for them. He referenced a cite in the report to the requirement that a teacher "maintain the dignity and integrity of the profession" and stated that it is used "when nothing else sticks." was a Mr. Bennett stated that SCM and the state regulation do not apply in this situation as danger to self or others. He stated that if he, Mr. Bennett, was found at fault in this situation then the security officers who physically intervened should be charged as well.

He again stated that the statute allows the amount of force reasonably necessary and that that is what . he used. He stated that the threat did not end until security tackled Mr. Bennett then said "I don't think that I emphasized this enough yesterday but I need to." He alleged and that when he was "attacked" his mask"was ripped off. He subsequently tested positive for based on the timeline, it would mean he was infected the day of the incident. He stated that due to his age and medical condition, he is high risk. Mr. Bennett further alleged that if the students involved in the incident were tested he was sure that there would be a positive case and that it would be reasonable to conclude that he got it from the incident.

•Mr. Bennett stated_ that the video did not support the "findings of the social workers." He then read a "legal litmus test." If he could answer half of the questions "yes" then the problem was with JCPS and not him. He then read approximately fifteen statements and answered yes to all. When asked to provide a copy of what he was reading, he stated he would provide one after he had a chance to review and add to it. The parties ultimately agreed that Ms. Hornback would paraphrase and email during the due process. See list below.

1. Did jcps fail to notify WB that was volitle and dangerous? Yes 2. Did jcps Fail to provide adequate training for this type of student who has ptsb/ebd? yes 3. did moore Security fail to be at their designated areas? yes . 4. Security not in monitor room APS not in halls Teachers not in the hallway Fail to remove student from classroom Fail to provide a collab teacher Fail to utilize SRO Fail to hire security head with background Did JCPS fail to file charges as•requested by teacher Fail to follow contract and Prudent guidelines by not interviewing WB before sending EPSB Did a moore teacher notify his spouse about event/racial slur Did an email imply that WB used hate speech Are the policies of JCPS inherently racist

Mr. Bennett listed all theories of liability that his attorney had shared: defamation and slander, pain and injury, emotional distress, negligence, future loss of earnings, breach of contract, breach of trust, and bait and switch — Mr. Bennett alleged that he came to JCPS specifically to teach at Male or Manual, was hired at Male, and then placed at Moore after a more senior teacher took his position.

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Mr. Bennett concluded by stating that he never had a bad evaluation so all of this is disheartening. Mr. Bennett was asked and then confirmed that he had shared all that he wished to share regarding the report. Ms. Grohmann advised that that concluded the portion of the due process regarding the Moore incident and investigation report. She advised that following the incident, questions arose regarding his employment history. Ms. Grohmann then asked Mr. Bennett to explain his employment history, his JCPS employment applications, and his resume.

Ms. Grohmann walked through the following history handing Mr. Bennett and Ms. Hornback copies of documents regarding each place of employment as noted below. She asked and confirmed the dates of hire, incidents that were reported, his length of service to that particular school system, and reports to and cases before the Education Professional Standards Board. Ms. Grohmann also provided copies of Mr. Bennett's employment applications to Bullitt and Jefferson County Public Schools, as well as his most recent resume on file. Mr. Bennett was given an opportunity to respond to all.

Hardin County Public Schools —August 1998 to July 2000 September 24, 1999

Mr. Bennett received a letter of concern regarding inappropriate behavior and language with students in which he was cautioned regarding physically approaching a student and directed to watch training tapes and submit a written response.

April 25, 2000

An incident occurred in which Mr. Bennett stopped a student from punching another and held the student to the ground.

July of 2000

Non-renewed.

Mr. Bennett advised that he was non-renewed because his principal had two DUls and Mr. Bennett made it known publicly that the principal was not setting a good example for students; the principal was the superintendent's neighbor. Without being asked, Mr. Bennett specifically pointed out that his "monkey" comment, referenced in one of the Hardin County incidents, was referring to white students and that his black sister-in-law calls her kids- monkeys.

Elizabethtown Independent — 2000/2001 February 2001

Mr. Bennett was arrested and subsequently spoke about the circumstances of his arrest in classes with students.

March 5, 2001

Mr. Bennett was suspended with pay pending investigation.

March 15, 2001

Mr. Bennett was suspended without pay effective 3.19.01 and recommended for termination.

March 21, 2001

Elizabethtown Independent reported Mr. Bennett to the EPSB.

April 6, 2001

Mr. Bennett received notice of the report and was advised of his right to file a rebuttal. Mr. Bennett filed a rebuttal.

September 17, 2001 EPSB admonished•Mr. Bennett.

Mr. Bennett denied speaking with students regarding his arrest. Mr. Bennett stated that the criminal charges were dismissed and he was invited back to teach but declined.

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Nelson County Public Schools — July 2002 — March 2013 (or June 2013) October 7, 2002

Mr. Bennett received a letter regarding the use of inappropriate language with a student in anger.

October 25, 2012

Mr. Bennett received a private reprimand regarding the use of disrespectful and inappropriate language with his principal.

December 7, 2012 Mr. Bennett received a reprimand for insubordination.

Fall of 2012

Mr. Bennett was placed on a growth plan.

Mr. Bennett was advised that Ms. Grohmann had contacted Nelson County to verify both the dates of his employment and his reason for leaving and was told that he was terminated March 14, 2013.

Mr. Bennett responded that that was against the settlement agreement that he reached with Nelson County. He advised that he was terminated in retaliation for reporting the district to KDE for SBDM implementation issues. He stated that he worked with his attorney to prove the retaliation (emails showed that the district conspired to figure out a way to get rid of him) and went to arbitration, but ultimately settled with the district for $150,000.00 and a resignation effective June 30, 2013.

Bullitt County Public Schools — 2014 — 2019 July 24, 2014

Employment application — in response to a question regarding whether he had ever been involuntarily terminated or asked to resign, or resigned in lieu of termination, Mr. Bennett listed a "suspension with pay" from Elizabethtown Independent and his "termination with pay.°

March 18, 2019

Mr. Bennett was suspended without pay for 5 days for insubordination.

April 8, 2019

Bullitt County reported Mr. Bennett to the EPSB.

April 25, 2019

The EPSB advised Mr. Bennett of the report and his right to file a rebuttal.

May 20, 2019

A tribunal 'overturned the suspension.

May 22, 2019

Mr. Bennett's attorney filed a rebuttal asking the EPSB to dismiss the case.

August 19, 2019

EPSB votes to defer the case for proof of classroom management and appropriate student teacher boundaries. training.

December 14, 2020

EPSB dismissed Mr. Bennett's case. Mr. Bennett, via counsel, extended the training deadlines but ultimately provided proof of completion.

Mr. Bennett stated that the girls who were involved in the incident leading to his suspension "lied" and the case was ultimately dismissed.

Jefferson County Public Schools — 2019 to present July 24, 2019

Mr. Bennett submitted an employment application. On page 8, Mr. Bennett responded as follows: Do you have or have you ever had a case before the KY Education Professional Standards Board.... No 7

Have you ever failed to be rehired, been asked to resign a position, resigned to avoid termination, or terminated from employment... Yes If Yes, explain: Was not rehired at Hardin County Schools and I did not have tenure — no explanation given. I was given excellent evaluations.

July, 2020

Resume uploaded that states that Mr. Bennett was employed by Hardin County Schools from August 1998 to May 2001.

July 21, 2021

Mr. Bennett submitted an updated employment application that again failed to disclose his two cases before the EPSB and his termination from Elizabethtown Independent.

When asked to explain why he did not disclose his cases before the EPSB, Mr. Bennett stated that the first (Elizabethtown) was a long time ago and he didn't think of it because the criminal charges were ultimately dismissed. He advised that in July of 2019, he did not understand that the EPSB case relating to Bullitt County would continue despite the tribunal's decision to overturn his suspension. He thought .that that decision also meant the end of the EPSB action. Mr. Bennett stated that he, at first, did not • understand that he had to complete the training required in the EPSB's decision to defer and that his attorney had to explain that to him.

When it was pointed out to Mr. Bennett that the wording of the application question is "Do you have or have you ever had a case before the KY EPSB..." and he again-answered "no" in July of 2021 despite having had the situation explained to him by his attorney, Mr. Bennett stated that he must not have read this question very closely. He stated that he did not intend to misrepresent his situation and that the JCPS application is very long and difficult.

When asked about the fact that he listed his termination from Elizabethtown on his Bullitt County application but did, not include it when he applied at JCPS, he stated that he did not intend to misrepresent the situation, that he was asked to return to Elizabethtown Independent, and that he didn't have an answer to that question.

When asked about his June 2020 resume that listed Hardin County Schools with employment dates that encompassed both his time at Hardin County and Elizabethtown Independent, yet did not list those districts separately, Mr. Bennett stated that he understood that they are two separate school districts, that he did not intend to mislead, and that this was a typo. He said that he knew he had another resume that listed both and he did not realize that this resume left that off.

Mr. Bennett stated that he did provide a resume with his July 2019 application and that he did list all of his relevant previous employment. He stated that he must have included that as the district verified his employment for payrolUexperience purposes.

Mr. Bennett stated that JCPS knew about his EPSB cases as that information was on his verification of employment forms. He also stated that the district needed to check the files of the other two William Bennetts employed by JCPS as his information in the past has been misfiled.

Mr. Bennett stated that the JCPS process was long and difficult, he got lazy, and he thought the district already knew.

Mr. Bennett acknowledged that when he submitted the applications and information to the district, he understood that he was acknowledging that the information he provided was true.

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Mr. Bennett then asked if this would be an issue. Ms. Grohmann advised that a due process meeting is his chance to explain and share information, that that information would be reviewed and considered, . and that he would be contacted regarding a follow up.

Ms. Grohmann indicated that she would check the personnel files of all JCPS employees named William Bennett for misfiled documents. Ms. Grohmann did so after the due process and found no misfiled documents.

• Board policy and the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky School Certified Personnel (16 KAR 1:020) require that all teachers "...take reasonable measures to protect the health, safety, and emotional well-being of students," "...refrain from subjecting students to embarrassment or disparagement," and "...maintain the dignity and integrity of the profession. " Kentucky Administrative Regulation 704 KAR 7:160 states prohibits the use of physical restraint in a public school as punishment or discipline, to force compliance, or to retaliate and notes that when a physical restraint is used, school personnel may use only the amount of force reasonably believed to be necessary to protect the student or others from imminent danger'of physical harm and the restraint must end as soon as the student's behavior no longer poses an imminent danger of physical harm to self or others.

Further, Board policy and the aforementioned Code of Ethics state that a teacher shall "...not knowingly falsify or misrepresent records of facts relating to the educator's own qualifications or those of other professionals" and "...maintain the dignity and integrity of the profession. " JCPS Ethics Guidelines require employees to provide honest, accurate and timely information and the JCPS employment application clearly states "In alignment with Jefferson County Public Schools Board policy, falsification of an application may result in immediate termination of the employee."

Having considered Mr. Bennett's responses provided in due process as well as the video of the August 23, 2021, incident, the Compliance and Investigations report and its substantiated findings, and Mr. Bennett's employment history and the information he provided on his JCPS employment applications and resume, it is clear that Mr. Bennett's conduct violated these standards.

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16 KAR 1:020. Professional code of ethics for Kentucky school certified personnel.

RELATES TO: KRS 161.028, 161.040, 161.120 STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 161.028, 161.030 NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 161.028 requires that the Education Professional Standards Board develop a professional code of ethics. This administrative regulation establishes the code of ethics for Kentucky school certified personnel and establishes that violation of the code of ethics may be grounds for revocation or suspension of Kentucky certification for professional school personnel by the Education Professional Standards Board.

Section 1. Certified personnel in the Commonwealth: (1) Shall strive toward excellence, recognize the importance of the pursuit of truth, nurture democratic citizenship, and safeguard the freedom to learn and to teach; (2)Shall believe in the worth and dignity of each human being and in educational opportunities for all; (3) Shall strive to uphold the responsibilities of the education profession, including the following obligations to students, to parents, and to the education profession: (a) To students: 1.Shall provide students with professional education services in a nondiscriminatory manner and in consonance with accepted best practice known to the educator; 2. Shall respect the constitutional rights of all students; 3. Shall take reasonable measures to protect the health, safety, and emotional well-being of students; 4. Shall not use professional relationships or authority with students for personal advantage; 5. Shall keep in confidence information about students which has been obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law; 6. Shall not knowingly make false or malicious statements about students or colleagues; 7. Shall refrain from subjecting students to embarrassment or disparagement; and 8. Shall not engage in any sexually related behavior with a student with or without consent, but shall maintain a professional approach with students. Sexually related behavior shall include such behaviors as sexual jokes; sexual remarks; sexual kidding or teasing; sexual innuendo; pressure for dates or sexual favors; inappropriate physical touching, kissing, or grabbing; rape; threats of physical harm; and sexual assault. (b) To parents: 1.Shall make reasonable effort to communicate to parents information which should be revealed in the interest of the student; 2. Shall endeavor to understand community cultures and diverse home environments of students; 3. Shall not knowingly distort or misrepresent facts concerning educational issues; 4. Shall distinguish between personal views and the views of the employing educational agency; 5. Shall not interfere in the exercise of political and citizenship rights and responsibilities of others; 6. Shall not use institutional privileges for private gain, for the promotion of political candidates, or for partisan political activities; and 7. Shall not accept gratuities, gifts, or favors that might impair or appear to impair professional judgment, and shall not offer any of these to obtain special advantage. (c) To the education profession: 1.Shall exemplify behaviors which maintain the dignity and integrity of the profession; 2. Shall accord just and equitable treatment to all members of the profession in the exercise of their professional rights and responsibilities; 3. Shall keep in confidence information acquired about colleagues in the course of employment, Legislative Research Commission PDF Version

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unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law; 4. Shall not use coercive means or give special treatment in order to influence professional decisions; 5. Shall apply for, accept, offer, or assign a position or responsibility only on the basis of professional preparation and legal qualifications; and 6. Shall not knowingly falsify or misrepresent records of facts relating to the educator's own qualifications or those of other professionals.

Section 2. Violation of this administrative regulation may result in cause to initiate proceedings for revocation or suspension of Kentucky certification as provided in KRS 161.120 and 704 KAR 20:585. (21 Ky.R. 2344; eff. 5-4-95; Recodified from 704 KAR 20:680, 7-2-2002; Crt eff. 2-27-2020.)

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704 KAR 7:160. Use of physical restraint and seclusion in public schools.

RELATES TO: KRS 156.160(1)(h), 158.444(1) STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 156.160(1)(h), 156.070, 158.444 (1) NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 156.160(1)(h) and 158.444 (1) give the Kentucky Board of Education the authority to promulgate administrative regulations related to medical inspection, physical and health education and recreation, and other regulations necessary or advisable for the physical welfare and safety of the public school children. This administrative regulation establishes the requirements for the use of physical restraint and seclusion in districts and the notification and data reporting requirements for the use of physical restraint and seclusion in districts and does not prohibit the lawful exercise of law enforcement duties by sworn law enforcement officers.

Section 1. Definitions. (1) "Aversive behavioral interventions" means a physical or sensory intervention program intended to modify behavior that the implementer knows would cause physical trauma, emotional trauma, or both, to a student even when the substance or stimulus appears to be pleasant or neutral to others and may include hitting, pinching, slapping, water spray, noxious fumes, extreme physical exercise, loud auditory stimuli, withholding of meals, or denial of reasonable access to toileting facilities.

(2) "Behavioral intervention" means the implementation of strategies to address behavior that is dangerous or inappropriate, or otherwise impedes the learning of the students.

(3) "Chemical restraint" means the use of medication to control behavior or restrict a student's freedom of movement that includes over-the-counter medications used for purposes not specified on the label but does not include medication prescribed by a licensed medical professional and supervised by qualified and trained individuals in accordance with professional standards.

(4) "Dangerous behavior" means behavior that presents an imminent danger of physical harm to self or others but does not include inappropriate behaviors such as disrespect, noncompliance, insubordination, or out of seat behaviors.

(5) "De-escalation" means the use of behavior management techniques intended to: (a) Mitigate and defuse dangerous behavior of a student; or (b) Reduce the imminent danger of physical harm to self or others.

(6) "Emancipated youth" means a student under the age of eighteen (18) who is or has been married or has by court order or otherwise been freed from the care, custody, and control of the student's parents.

(7) "Emergency" means a sudden, urgent occurrence, usually unexpected but sometimes anticipated, that requires immediate action.

(8) "Mechanical restraint" means the use of any device or equipment to restrict a student's freedom of movement, but does not include: (a) A device implemented by trained school personnel or utilized by a student that has been prescribed by an appropriate medical or related services professional that is used for the specific and approved purposes for which the device was designed; (b) An adaptive device or mechanical support used to achieve proper body position, balance, or alignment to allow greater freedom of mobility than would be possible without the use of the device or mechanical support; (c) A vehicle safety restraint if used as intended during the transport of a student in a moving vehicle; (d) Restraint for medical immobilization; or Legislative Research Commission PDF Version

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(e) An orthopedically prescribed device that permits a student to participate in activities without risk of harm.

(9) "Parent" means a natural parent, a guardian, or an individual acting as a parent in the absence of a parent or a guardian of the student.

(10) "Physical Restraint" means a personal restriction that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a student to move the student's torso, arms, legs, or head freely, but does not include: (a) Temporary touching or holding of the hand, wrist, arm, shoulder, or back for the purpose of encouraging a student to move voluntarily to a safe location; (b) A behavioral intervention, such as proximity control or verbal soothing, used as a response to calm and comfort an upset student; (c) Less restrictive physical contact or redirection to promote student safety; or (d) Physical guidance or prompting when teaching a skill or redirecting the student's attention.

(11) "Positive behavioral supports" means a school-wide systematic approach to embed evidence-based practices and data-driven decision-making to: (a) Improve school climate and culture in order to achieve improved academic and social outcomes; (b) Increase learning for all students, including those with the most complex and intensive behavior needs; (c) Encompass a range of systemic and individualized positive strategies to reinforce desired behaviors; (d) Diminish reoccurrence of inappropriate or dangerous behaviors; and (e) Teach appropriate behaviors to students.

(12) "Prone restraint" means the student is restrained in a face down position on the floor or other surface, and physical pressure is applied to the student's body to keep the student in the prone position.

(13) "School personnel" means teachers, principals, administrators, counselors, social workers, psychologists, paraprofessionals, nurses, librarians, school resource officers, sworn law enforcement officers, and other support staff who are employed in a school or who perform services in the school on a contractual basis.

(14) "School resource officer" is defined in KRS 158.441(2).

(15) "Seclusion" means the involuntary confinement of a student alone in a room or area from which the student is prevented from leaving but does not mean classroom timeouts, supervised in-school detentions, or out-of-school suspensions.

(16) "Student" means any person enrolled in a preschool, school level as established in 703 KAR 5:240, Section 5, or other educational program offered by a local public school district.

(17) "Supine restraint" means the student is restrained in a face up position on the student's back on the floor or other surface, and physical pressure is applied to the student's body to keep the student in the supine position.

(18) "Timeout" means a behavior management technique that is part of an approved program, involves the monitored separation of the student in a non-locked setting, and is implemented for the purpose of calming.

Section 2. (1) Each local school district shall establish policies and procedures that: (a) Ensure school personnel are aware of and parents are notified how to access the policies and procedures regarding physical restraint and seclusion; (b) Are designed to ensure the safety of all students, school personnel, and visitors; (c) Require school personnel to be trained in accordance with the requirements outlined in Legislative Research Commission PDF Version

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Section 6 of this administrative regulation; (d) Outline procedures to be followed during and after each use of physical restraint or seclusion, including notice to parents, documentation of the event in the student information system, and a process for the parent or emancipated youth to request a debriefing session; (e) Require notification, within twenty four (24) hours, to the Kentucky Department of Education and local law enforcement in the event of death, substantial risk of death, extreme physical pain, protracted and obvious disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty resulting from the use of physical restraint or seclusion; (f) Outline a procedure by which parents may submit a complaint regarding the physical restraint or seclusion of their child, which shall require the district and school to investigate the circumstances surrounding the physical restraint or seclusion, make written findings, and if appropriate, take corrective action; and (g) Outline a procedure to regularly review data on physical restraint and seclusion usage and revise policies as needed.

(2) Each local school district shall revise existing policies or develop policies consistent with this administrative regulation within ninety (90) calendar days of the effective date of this administrative regulation.

Section 3. (1) Physical restraint shall not be used in a public school or educational program: (a) As punishment or discipline; (b) To force compliance or to retaliate; (c) As a substitute for appropriate educational or behavioral support; (d) To prevent property damage, except as permitted under KRS Chapter 503; (e) As a routine school safety measure; or (f) As a convenience for staff.

(2) School personnel shall not impose the following on any student at any time: (a) Mechanical restraint; (b) Chemical restraint; (c) Aversive behavioral interventions; (d) Physical restraint that is life-threatening; (e) Prone or supine restraint; or (f) Physical restraint if they know that physical restraint is contraindicated based on the student's disability, health care needs, or medical or psychiatric condition.

(3) Physical restraint may only be implemented in a public school or educational program if: (a) The student's behavior poses an imminent danger of physical harm to self or others and as permitted under KRS 503.050, 503.070, and 503.110; (b) The physical restraint does not interfere with the student's ability to communicate in the student's primary language or mode of communication, unless the student uses sign language or an augmentative mode of communication as the student's primary mode of communication and the implementer determines that freedom of the student's hands for brief periods during the restraint appears likely to result in physical harm to self or others; (c) The student's physical and psychological well-being is monitored for the duration of the physical restraint; (d) Less restrictive behavioral interventions have been ineffective in stopping the imminent danger of physical harm to self or others, except in the case of a clearly unavoidable emergency situation posing imminent danger of physical harm to self or others; and (e) School personnel implementing the physical restraint are appropriately trained as reLegislative Research Commission PDF Version

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quired by Section 6(3) of this administrative regulation, except to the extent necessary to prevent physical harm to self or others in clearly unavoidable emergency circumstances where other school personnel intervene and summon trained school personnel as soon as possible.

(4) When implementing a physical restraint, school personnel shall use only the amount of force reasonably believed to be necessary to protect the student or others from imminent danger of physical harm.

(5) The use of physical restraint shall end as soon as: (a) The student's behavior no longer poses an imminent danger of physical harm to self or others; or (b) A medical condition occurs putting the student at risk of harm.

Section 4. (1) Seclusion shall not be used in a public school or educational program: (a) As punishment or discipline; (b) To force compliance or to retaliate; (c) As a substitute for appropriate educational or behavioral support; (d) To prevent property damage in the absence of imminent danger of physical harm to self or others; (e) As a routine school safety measure; (f) As a convenience for staff; or (g) As a substitute for timeout.

(2) Seclusion may only be implemented in a public school or educational program if: (a) The student's behavior poses an imminent danger of physical harm to self or others; (b) The student is visually monitored for the duration of the seclusion; (c) Less restrictive interventions have been ineffective in stopping the imminent danger of physical harm to self or others; and (d) School personnel implementing the seclusion are appropriately trained to use seclusion.

(3) The use of seclusion shall end as soon as: (a) The student's behavior no longer poses an imminent danger of physical harm to self or others; or (b) A medical condition occurs putting the student at risk of harm.

(4) A setting used for seclusion shall: (a) Be free of objects and fixtures with which a student could inflict physical harm to self or others; (b) Provide school personnel a view of the student at all times; (c) Provide adequate lighting and ventilation; (d) Be reviewed by district administration to ensure programmatic implementation of guidelines and data related to its use; (e) Have an unlocked and unobstructed door; and (f) Have at least an annual fire and safety inspection.

Section 5. (1) All physical restraints and seclusions shall be documented by a written record of each use of seclusion or physical restraint and be maintained in the student's education record. Each record of a use of physical restraint or seclusion shall be informed by an interview with the student and shall include: (a) The student's name; (b) A description of the use of physical restraint or seclusion and the student behavior that resulted in the physical restraint or seclusion; (c) The date of the physical restraint or seclusion and school personnel involved; Legislative Research Commission PDF Version

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(d) The beginning and ending times of the physical restraint or seclusion; (e) A description of any events leading up to the use of physical restraint or seclusion including possible factors contributing to the dangerous behavior; (f) A description of the student's behavior during physical restraint or seclusion; (g) A description of techniques used in physically restraining or secluding the student and any other interactions between the student and school personnel during the use of physical restraint or seclusion; (h) A description of any behavioral interventions used immediately prior to the implementation of physical restraint or seclusion; (i) A description of any injuries to students, school personnel, or others; (j) A description as to how the student's behavior posed an imminent danger of physical harm to self or others; (k) The date the parent was notified; (I) A description of the effectiveness of physical restraint or seclusion in de-escalating the situation; (m) A description of the school personnel response to the dangerous behavior; (n) A description of the planned positive behavioral interventions which shall be used to reduce the future need for physical restraint or seclusion of the student; and (o) For any student not identified as eligible for services under either Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, documentation of a referral under either law or documentation of the basis for declining to refer the student.

(2) If the student is not an emancipated youth, the parent of the student shall be notified of the physical restraint and seclusion verbally or through electronic communication, if available to the parent, as soon as possible within twenty-four (24) hours of the incident. If the parent cannot be reached within twenty-four (24) hours, a written communication shall be mailed to the parent via U.S. mail.

(3) The principal of the school shall be notified of the seclusion or physical restraint as soon as possible, but no later than the end of the school day on which it occurred.

(4) The physical restraint or seclusion record as outlined in subsection (1) of this section shall be completed by the end of the next school day following the use of seclusion or physical restraint.

(5) If the parent or emancipated youth requests a debriefing session under Section 2(1)(d) of this administrative regulation, a debriefing session shall be held after the imposition of physical restraint or seclusion upon a student.

(6) The following persons shall participate in the debriefing session: (a) The implementer of the physical restraint or seclusion; (b) At least two (2) of any other school personnel who were in the proximity of the student immediately before or during the physical restraint or seclusion; (c) The parent of an unemancipated student; (d) The student, if the parent requests or if the student is an emancipated youth; and (e) Appropriate supervisory and administrative school personnel, which may include appropriate Admissions and Release Committee members, Section 504 team members, or response to intervention team members.

(7) The debriefing session shall occur as soon as practicable, but not later than five (5) school days following the request of the parent or the emancipated youth, unless delayed by written mutual agreement of the parent or emancipated youth and the school.

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(b) Consideration of relevant information in the student's records and information from teachers, parents, other school district professionals, and the student; (c) Planning for the prevention and reduction of the need for seclusion or physical restraint, with consideration of recommended appropriate positive behavioral supports and interventions to assist school personnel responsible for implementing the student's IEP, or Section 504 plan, or response to intervention plan, if applicable, and consideration of whether positive behavioral supports and interventions were implemented with fidelity; and (d) For any student not identified as eligible for services under either Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, consideration of a referral under either law and documentation of the referral or documentation of the basis for declining to refer the student.

(9) All documentation utilized in the debriefing session shall become part of the student's education record.

Section 6. (1)(a) All school personnel shall be trained in state administrative regulations and school district policies and procedures regarding physical restraint and seclusion. (b) All school personnel shall be trained annually to use an array of positive behavioral supports and interventions to: 1.Increase appropriate student behaviors; 2. Decrease inappropriate or dangerous student behaviors; and 3. Respond to dangerous behavior. (c) This training may be delivered utilizing web-based applications. (d) This training shall include: 1. Appropriate procedures for preventing the need for physical restraint and seclusion, including positive behavioral supports and interventions; 2. State administrative regulations and school district policies and procedures regarding physical restraint and seclusion; 3. Proper use of positive reinforcement; 4. The continuum of use for alternative behavioral interventions; 5. Crisis prevention; 6. De-escalation strategies for responding to inappropriate or dangerous behavior, including verbal de-escalation, and relationship building; and 7. Proper use of seclusion as established in Section 4 of this administrative regulation, including instruction on monitoring physical signs of distress and obtaining medical assistance if necessary.

(2) All school personnel shall receive annual written or electronic communication from the district identifying core team members in the school setting who have been trained to implement physical restraint.

(3) A core team of selected school personnel shall be designated to respond to dangerous behavior and to implement physical restraint of students. The core team, except school resource officers and other sworn law enforcement officers, shall receive additional yearly training in the following areas: (a) Appropriate procedures for preventing the use of physical restraint except as permitted by this administrative regulation; (b) A description and identification of dangerous behaviors that may indicate the need for physical restraint and methods for evaluating the risk of harm in individual situations, in order to determine whether the use of physical restraint is safe and warranted; (c) Simulated experience of administering and receiving physical restraint, and instruction Legislative Research Commission PDF Version

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regarding the effect on the person physically restrained, including instruction on monitoring physical signs of distress and obtaining medical assistance; (d) Instruction regarding documentation and notification requirements and investigation of injuries; and (e) Demonstration by core team members of proficiency in the prevention and use of physical restraint.

Section 7. The following data shall be reported by the district in the student information system related to incidents of physical restraint and seclusion: (1) Aggregate number of uses of physical restraint; (2) Aggregate number of students placed in physical restraint; (3) Aggregate number of uses of seclusion; (4) Aggregate number of students placed in seclusion; (5) Aggregate number of instances of substantial risk of death, extreme physical pain, protracted and obvious disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty to students related to physical restraint and seclusion; (6) Aggregate number of instances of substantial risk of death, extreme physical pain, protracted and obvious disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty to school personnel related to physical restraint and seclusion; and (7) Aggregate number of instances in which a school resource officer or other sworn law enforcement officer is involved in the physical restraint or seclusion of a student. (39 Ky.R. 678; 1207; 1400; eff. 2-1-2013.)

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PERSONNEL

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Discipline/Nonrenewal/Resignation

la Employee

TERMINATION AND NONRENEWAL The Superintendent shall exercise his/her power and authority to terminate or non-renew any employment contract in accordance with the limits set by law. The Principal/immediate supervisor shall provide the Superintendent with notice of recommended nonrenewals by March 15. Non-renewal of limited contracts of certified personnel shall be made no later than May 15, in compliance with the requirements of KRS 161.750. The Superintendent shall, at the first meeting following the actions, notify the Board of terminations or non-renewals. Such notification shall be recorded in the Board minutes. No personnel action shall be effective prior to receipt of written notice of the action by the affected employee from the Superintendent.

The termination of certified employment contracts shall be governed by the provisions of KRS 161.790. A certified employee may be terminated for the following reasons: 1. Insubordination; 2. Immoral character or conduct unbecoming a teacher which may include being convicted of or entering an "Alford" plea, a guilty plea, or plea of nolo contendere to crimes including, but not limited to sexual misconduct, drugs, alcohol, violent crime, illegal transaction with a minor or any felony offense; 3. Physical or mental disability; or 4. Inefficiency, incompetency, or neglect of duty.

Prior to notification of the Board, the Superintendent shall furnish the teacher with a written statement specifying in detail the charge against the teacher.'

The Superintendent shall develop procedures to afford employees due process as required by law.

OTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTION The Superintendent may suspend a certified employee without pay. Such suspension shall not be effective prior to receipt of written notice of the action by the employee from the Superintendent.

At the first meeting following the action, the Superintendent shall notify the Board of the action taken.2 An employee may also be issued a public or private reprimand.

RESIGNATION In compliance with KRS 161.780, the Superintendent may accept resignations submitted to the District by its employees. This action by the Superintendent shall be subject only to notification of the Board.

CODE OF ETHICS The Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky School Certified Personnel provides that: Section 1. Certified personnel in the Commonwealth: 1. Shall strive toward excellence, recognize the importance of the pursuit of truth, nurture democratic citizenship, and safeguard the freedom to learn and to teach;

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Discipline/Nonrenewal/Resignation hy Employee CODE OF ETHICS (CONTINUED) 2. Shall believe in the worth and dignity of each human being and in educational opportunities for all; 3. Shall strive to uphold the responsibilities of the education profession, including the following obligations to students, to parents, and to the education profession: (a) To students: 1. Shall provide students with professional education services in a nondiscriminatory manner and in consonance with accepted best practice known to the educator; 2. Shall respect the constitutional rights of all students; 3. Shall take reasonable measures to protect the health, safety, and emotional well-being of students; 4. Shall not use professional relationships or authority with students for personal advantage; 5. Shall keep in confidence information about students which has been obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law; 6. Shall not knowingly make false or malicious statements about students or colleagues; 7. Shall refrain from subjecting students to embarrassment or disparagement; and 8. Shall not engage in any sexually related behavior with a student with or without consent, but shall maintain a professional approach with students. Sexually related behavior shall include such behaviors as sexual jokes; sexual remarks; sexual kidding or teasing; sexual innuendo; pressure for dates or sexual favors; inappropriate physical touching, kissing, or grabbing; rape; threats of physical harm; and sexual assault. (b) To parents: 1. Shall make reasonable effort to communicate to parents information which should be revealed in the interest of the student; 2. Shall endeavor to understand community cultures and diverse home environments of students; 3. Shall not knowingly distort or misrepresent facts concerning educational issues; 4. Shall distinguish between personal views and the views of the employing educational agency; 5. Shall not interfere in the exercise of political and citizenship rights and responsibilities of others; 6. Shall not use institutional privileges for private gain, for the promotion of political candidates, or for partisan political activities; and 7. Shall not accept gratuities, gifts, or favors that might impair or appear to impair professional judgment, and shall not offer any of these to obtain special advantage.

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Discipline/Nonrenewal/Resignation 12y Employee CODE OF ETHICS (CONTINUED) (c) To the education profession: 1. Shall.exemplify behaviors which maintain the dignity and integrity of the profession; 2. Shall accord just and equitable treatment to all members of the profession in the exercise of their professional rights and responsibilities; 3. Shall keep in confidence information acquired about colleagues in the course of employment, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law; 4. Shall not use coercive means or give special treatment in order to influence professional decisions; 5. Shall apply for, accept, offer, or assign a position or responsibility only on the basis of professional preparation and legal qualifications; and 6. Shall not knowingly falsify or misrepresent records of facts relating to the educator's own qualifications or those of other professionals.

Section 2. Violation of this administrative regulation may result in cause to initiate proceedings for revocation or suspension of Kentucky certification as provided in KRS 161.120 and 704 KAR 020:585.3 Employees who violate provisions of the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky School Certified Personnel may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Employees shall act in compliance with the District Ethics Guidelines at all times.

REPORTS TO EPSB The Superintendent shall comply with the reporting requirements of KRS 161.120.

REFERENCES: 'KRS 161.790 160.390 301 6 KAR 001:020 KRS 161.120; KRS 161.750; KRS 161.780 Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 701 KAR 005:090 OAG 83-362; OAG 92-135 2 KRS

RELATED POLICY: 03.172 Adopted/Amended: 5/8/2018 Order #: 2018-98

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