Elements of a Self-Audit Resources, Vulnerabilities, and Scrutiny Marian Lambeth, Florida Nanette Rufo, California NASDTEC Professional Practices Institute October 2012, Cincinnati, Ohio

educators to discipline teachers Nine out of ten teachers accused of abuse got to enter into plea deals that rarely cost them their teaching licenses. Parents View: Shocked to learn the state allows educators to discipline teachers These educators are allowed to keep teaching. Why? Hundreds of Florida teachers have molested their students Pattern of negligence and cover-up that could dwarf that of the Catholic Church Pitiful conditions of the database is why the state was reluctant to hand it over Series sparked a series of changes even before it was published What about not leaving the fox guarding the henhouse? NASDTEC Professional Practices Institute October 2012, Cincinnati, Ohio

Failure to Report LEGISLATION: MULTIPLE OFFENSES LEGISLATION: Required school staff to be trained on their duty to report & procedures OFFICE: Free trainings to schools & districts on recognizing and reporting misconduct NASDTEC Professional Practices Institute October 2012, Cincinnati, Ohio

Protracted Investigations YEARS TO COMPLETE MONTHS TO START LEGISLATION: Evaluated resources = FTE Prioritized cases of health, safety or welfare OFFICE: Internal timelines Prioritization of cases Re-classified positions NASDTEC Professional Practices Institute October 2012, Cincinnati, Ohio

Passing the Trash LEGISLATION: Banned confidentiality agreements FAILED VETTING LEGISLATION: Banned confidentiality agreements Required reference checks Reference acknowledge history Screening Tools OFFICE: Launched & maintains web page Created Screening Tools NASDTEC Professional Practices Institute October 2012, Cincinnati, Ohio

MINIMAL DISCIPLINE LEGISLATION: Created DQ Offenses POOR DECISIONS LEGISLATION: Created DQ Offenses Altered panel make-up OFFICE: NASDTEC Professional Practices Institute October 2012, Cincinnati, Ohio

Experience & Training LEGISLATION: OFFICE: Required staff training NOT A COP OFFICE: Required staff training NASDTEC Professional Practices Institute October 2012, Cincinnati, Ohio

LACK OF DATA LEGISLATION: OFFICE: Evaluated case management GLORIFIED ROLODEX LEGISLATION: OFFICE: Evaluated case management Risk assessment Reporting tools NASDTEC Professional Practices Institute October 2012, Cincinnati, Ohio

VAGUE DEFINITIONS LEGISLATION: Defined “legally sufficient” MORAL TURPITUDE LEGISLATION: Defined “legally sufficient” Required rule development OFFICE: Rule development NASDTEC Professional Practices Institute October 2012, Cincinnati, Ohio

What are your risks? NASDTEC Professional Practices Institute October 2012, Cincinnati, Ohio

What is your Risk Tolerance? Adapted from Governing Strategic and Operational Risk by Kathy Wilkie and Karen Fryday-Field (CLEAR 2012) NASDTEC Professional Practices Institute October 2012, Cincinnati, Ohio

Origin of the Crisis Internal Legislators Media NASDTEC Professional Practices Institute October 2012, Cincinnati, Ohio

Investigations & Prosecutions Evaluating your risk Statutes & Rules Staff Records Management Investigations & Prosecutions Outcomes & Decisions Data NASDTEC Professional Practices Institute October 2012, Cincinnati, Ohio

Question the Practice Data Nature of offense Outcomes Percentage of educators Purpose and use Decisions Burden of proof Allegations & outcomes Transparency Accountability Mandatory reporting Timelines Publicize penalties NASDTEC Professional Practices Institute October 2012, Cincinnati, Ohio

Tips for Crisis Management Risk Assessment Where do things stop? public perceptions & criticisms Staff training knowledge & experience Confidentiality vs. Transparency Impact of case outcomes Prevention Advocacy Training Support from leadership What concerns you? NASDTEC Professional Practices Institute October 2012, Cincinnati, Ohio

Sample Risk Assessment NASDTEC Professional Practices Institute October 2012, Cincinnati, Ohio

Sample Risk Assessment Case Management vs. Data Analysis Vital Information Benefits Outcomes   Evaluate: what information is necessary what purpose will the information serve what benefit will data analysis bring will data result in improved process, prevention what risks will the data collection present Resources Personnel Fiscal Tools Can current staff effectively perform the required duties Review financial resources and calculate need Identify tools available and how they can help complete the tasks more effectively and efficiently: NASDTEC, Clearinghouse, Criminal Justice System Assess the risk of each tool identified Evolving Challenges Training Case loads Vacancies Data Management Systematic Evaluation of Unit Communication plan for Unit Demonstrated Efficacy Accountability Objectivity Transparency Integrity Seek critical review from outside sources Critique decisions and actions Expose process and procedure Establish internal expectations and code of conduct SAMPLE NASDTEC Professional Practices Institute October 2012, Cincinnati, Ohio

In Retrospect… Recommendations Suggestions NASDTEC Professional Practices Institute October 2012, Cincinnati, Ohio