a meeting with personnel in the school district human resources office. •
There is no one best way to address what to do when a
If your supervisor’s directive raises ethical issues and concerns, expeditiously ask human resource personnel for technical assistance. Your position is that under no circumstances should you com- ply with your supervisor’s request.
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Provide documentation to human resource personnel that you have been directed to do something that blatantly conflicts with the school district’s policies and procedures.
• Remain factual and non-adversarial. • Explain all the prior steps taken to resolve your concerns with your supervisor.
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Present in writing your rationale for not imple- menting what is being asked of you to do.
It may be necessary to seek legal advice if your su- pervisor’s request is non-compliant with the school district’s written transportation policies and proce- dures, is illegal or unethical, or it cannot be resolved by personnel in the human resources office.
• Make sure that you are knowledgeable about your rights for protection from retaliation. Ask for written school district information regarding this matter.
supervisor directs you to do something that you know is wrong. It is essential to immediately make your concerns known to your supervisor and not ignore the situation. Always emphasize that you take your responsibilities
seriously. It is your goal to reach a solution that address- es your concerns. Regardless of the situation, do not be disrespectful or adversarial. Maintain professionalism irrespective of any differences of opinion. The goal is to protect your working relationship with
your supervisor. If repeated efforts fail to resolve your difference of opinion, only then take the next step to acquire assistance from the school district’s office of human resources staff. As an expert witness for over two decades, my final advice is to never do something you know is wrong, jeopardizes safe school transportation, and/or conflicts with a school districts written transportation policies and procedures. ●
Linda Bluth is a national compliance and regulatory expert on IDEA transportation regulations. She is an NAPT Hall of Fame member, a tenured faculty member for TSD Conference, and a regular contributor to School Transportation News.
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