Riverside County Grand Jury • 2004-2005

Temecula Valley Unified School District Board of Education

Published: July 01, 2005 3 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings

F1
The TVUSD Board of Education is unaware and does not fully understand the application of the laws pertaining to CPRA and, therefore, relies on legal counsel in this regard.
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R1
The TVUSD Board of Education, follow Section 6250-6270 of the CPRA in releasing information to parents, teachers, staff and the general public in regard to the overall operation of the school district.
F2
The TVUSD Board of Education described the operation of the district as its “Culture,” which through our interviews was defined as “The way we do things around here.” 1
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R2
The TVUSD Board of Education review district policies, rules and regulations to ensure that the accepted principles that govern the conduct of the educational and professional requirements of certificated and classified employees comply with the district’s quality work standards and its “Core Values.” 2
F3
Our investigation revealed that the Board of Education has not updated policies and procedures that would prohibit discriminatory practices when an employee files a grievance against their supervisors, testify in court or opposes board policies.
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R3
The TVUSD Board of Education update policies and procedures to prohibit retaliation and intimidation by administrators, staff or department directors against any district employee who complains, testifies or participates in a district grievance process.
F4
Investigation revealed that one employee had not received a performance evaluation in eleven (11) years.
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R4
TVUSD Human Resources Department review all employee records to ensure that all employees receive performance evaluations as required.
F5
The TVUSD Board of Education disclosed that there had been incidents of misuse of District computers in which employees accessed inappropriate material.
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R5
The TVUSD Board of Education develop policies and procedures for the monitoring of computers, to include appropriate and corrective actions for improper and unauthorized use by employees.
F6
The TVUSD Board of Education and Management are unaware of the proper procedures for mandated reporting.*
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R6
The TVUSD Board of Education must ensure that the Superintendent or designee shall provide training regarding mandated reporting duties. In the event that mandatory training is not provided, the Superintendent or designee shall report to the California Department of Education the reasons that such training is not provided as required by Penal Code 11165.7.
F7
Financial records revealed that a department revolving fund (Petty Cash) had been used by an employee for personal business. Board Policy has not been revised since March 20, 1990. *A mandated reporter is commanded by authority to report required information as specified by school district policy.
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R7
The TVUSD Board of Education review and update Board Policy 3314.2, “District Revolving Fund,” to ensure that all funds are audited regularly and that bonding provisions are in place as per Education Code 42801. Report Delivered: 06/29/05 Report Public: 07/01/05 Report Response Due: 09/27/05 3