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School board debates whistleblower policy changes, members push for 60‑day reporting language
Summary
Board members pressed staff to clarify whistleblower intake and protections, with a proposal to add a 60‑day reporting requirement and assurances a good‑faith report won’t lead to retaliation; legal counsel said statutory limits will govern revisions and staff will draft aligned language.
Board member Dr. Rosario proposed adding explicit filing timelines and stronger protections to the district's whistleblower policy, saying the board should codify employees’ reporting responsibilities and safeguards.
"I'd like to make an amendment to this ... include that it is the responsibility of an employee who is aware of conduct ... to call this conduct to the attention of the immediate supervisor within 60 days," Dr. Rosario said, urging the board to protect staff who report concerns in good faith.
Board attorney (speaker 9) cautioned that the Florida…
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