Administrative Leave Process

STEP 1: Report to Cabinet & Send Initial HR Notification

If the incident involves possible abuse or neglect of a minor - Call 1-877-597-2331 to report incident details or report online .
Obtain intake number and record for documentation.
Email School Chief, Shelley Chatfield and Jennifer Dyar - include:
1. Cabinet intake number
2. A short summary of the incident
3. Video information - camera name, date and time (if available).
Wait for the decision to place on admin leave in a follow up email from Human Resources BEFORE moving to step 2.

Meet confidentially with the employee (with another administrator present if necessary).
Inform them that HR received a report requiring investigation.
Place them on paid Administrative Leave without disclosing specific details of the report.
Provide Administrative Leave Brochure
1. Print and provide the attached Admin Leave brochure to the employee.
2. If the employee is off-site, obtain their personal email address and send the brochure.
3. Highlight HR contact information on the brochure: 859-422-0638.
Restrict Access and Communication

Instruct the employee not to be on any FCPS property or attend any FCPS sponsored events (e.g. athletic events, ceremonies, etc) without prior approval from HR (contact: 859-422-0638).
Advise them not to engage with students, families, or FCPS employees regarding the investigation or work-related matters.

Admin Leave Brochure

DO NOT provide any details of the report or investigation.
Contact the parent/guardian to inform them that an incident involving their child and school personnel has occurred.
Reassure them that appropriate steps have been taken - including notifying the proper authorities.

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