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NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — PoliticsSeptember 6, 2026Hillsborough

Sarasota County Schools report finds mishandled teacher misconduct complaints

A 43-page report commissioned by Sarasota County Schools concluded that the district failed to follow proper procedures regarding three teacher misconduct complaints at Riverview High School. The report's release has sparked a dispute among school board members regarding whether the unauthorized disclosure of the document constitutes a crime.

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Why It Matters

The report highlights potential failures in how the school district manages teacher misconduct investigations, impacting district accountability and public trust in school safety procedures.

Key Facts

  • A 43-page report was commissioned by Sarasota County Schools.
  • The report was completed in April by the law firm Hultman + Joshi.
  • The report concluded that the district failed to properly handle three separate complaints of teacher misconduct.
  • The misconduct complaints originated from Riverview High School.
  • A school board member has characterized the leak of this report as a crime.
  • Legal experts have expressed disagreement with the claim that the report's leak is a crime.

Who's Mentioned

locationRiverview High School“The school where the misconduct complaints occurred.”organizationHultman + Joshi“The law firm that authored the report.”organizationSarasota County Schools“The school district that commissioned the report.”