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NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — EducationSeptember 6, 2026Hillsborough County

Sarasota County Schools report finds mishandled teacher misconduct complaints

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A 43-page report commissioned by the Sarasota County School District concludes that officials failed to properly address three teacher misconduct complaints at Riverview High School. The report's release has sparked a dispute among board members regarding the legality of how the document was shared.

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Why It Matters

The report highlights potential procedural failures in how the school district investigates teacher misconduct, impacting district accountability and public trust.

Key Facts

  • A 43-page report was commissioned by Sarasota County Schools regarding teacher misconduct.
  • The report was completed in April by the law firm Hultman + Joshi.
  • The report found that the district failed to properly handle three separate complaints of teacher misconduct at Riverview High School.
  • A dispute exists among school board members regarding whether the leak of this report constitutes a crime.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationHultman + Joshi“Law firm that authored the 43-page report on misconduct.”OrganizationSarasota County Schools“The school district involved in the misconduct report and subsequent investigati”