HONOLULU (AP) — A new report compiled for the state Board of Education shows that dozens of public school employees are on leave as officials investigate allegations of misconduct against them.
HONOLULU (AP) — A new report compiled for the state Board of Education shows that dozens of public school employees are on leave as officials investigate allegations of misconduct against them.
Hawaii News Now reports the document presented to the board this week says that 12 of the 39 employees on leave have been on that status for more than a year. A majority of the employees have been on leave for six months or less.
The report comes as the board has questioned the Hawaii Department of Education’s handling of investigations into employee conduct, particularly how long it takes to resolve the cases.
The department has said it’s working to expedite its investigation process.
The allegations against the employees, including teachers and custodians, range from workplace violence to sexual harassment.