Jeffco School Found In Violation Of No Political Campaigning Policy
Jefferson County, CO – Monday, September 28th, Craig Hess, Chief Legal Counsel for Jeffco Public Schools, notified Jeffco parent Wendy McCord that the district had found staff members of Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen in violation of District Policy GBEE prohibiting staff use of electronic communications to advocate a position on ballot issues or candidates. The policy can be viewed here (click policies and then GBEE).
Below is the original complaint filed by Wendy McCord and an email from Mr. Hess to Mrs. McCord notifying her of the policy violation.
The complaint stems from an email sent by Dr. Roberta Harrell, Executive Director of Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen to her parents using school district email urging them to vote no on the recall. The email also discusses how charter school funding for the upcoming year will be in jeopardy if the recall passes. This could not be further from the truth as all of the candidates running for office that are supported by the parents have said they will not undo the current charter funding equalization.
The District did the right thing in finding that this email was political campaigning using district resources which is prohibited under District Policy GBEE.
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From: Hess Raymond C <[email protected]>
Date: Mon, Sep 28, 2015 at 4:47 PM
Subject: RE: Violation of District Policy GBEE by Roberta Harrell, Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen
To: Wendy McCord <[email protected]>
Cc: McMinimee Dan M <[email protected]>The district has conducted an inquiry into your allegations that a staff members of Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen violated District Policy GBEE, Staff Use of the Internet and Electronic Communications.
At the conclusion of his inquiry, we have determined that the greater weight of the evidence did support a policy violation and therefore, we have taken appropriate action designed to ensure that this behavior does not recur.
Thank you for bring this matter to our attention.
R. Craig Hess
Chief Legal Counsel
Executive Director Employee Relations
Jeffco Public Schools
1829 Denver West Drive, Building 27
Golden, Colorado 80401-0001
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