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Freedom of Information Schedule

– DISCIPLINARY ACTION TAKEN AGAINST PRINCIPALS AND TEACHERS – CASE 3

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1 Incident report statements by and

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3 Email – L Harman to S Tarrant FW: File note:

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From: Harman, LaurenTo:Cc: Tarrant, SarahSubject: RE: - incident updateDate:Attachments: image001.jpg

Could you make a record of the counselling you have provided.

We consider this matter has been dealt with in accordance with clause H4.4 of the ACTPS Educationand Training Directorate (Teaching Staff) Enterprise Agreement) 2011-2014.

H4.4 If, after conducting the evidence gathering process, the head of service is of the opinion thatthe alleged misconduct has occurred but the matter is likely to be resolved informally, themanager/supervisor will discuss the particular behaviour with the employee as soon as possible. Thediscussion will set out clear expectations of future behaviour and that a recurrence could lead todiscipline action. A record of this discussion will be retained. The head of service may also choose toorganise mediation between relevant persons.

Therefore Employee Relations will not take any further action.

CheersLauren

Lauren Harman Assistant Manager Employee Relations Human Resources Education and Training DirectorateACT Government62058271 FAX 620 59418

From: Sent: To: Cc: Harman, LaurenSubject: - incident update

Hi To update you on the incident involving   (teacher) 

1.  is no longer upset about what happened and wants to put the incidentbehind   and move on.   has accepted   apology given when the incident occurred.

2.  is happy to remain in   class.3. I have had two conversations with , and   is accepts that what

happened was a regrettable and unfortunate incident.4. I have indicated   wishes to give   a formal apology.   doesn’t want  to

meet with   and is happy for   to call   early next week.5. is very appreciative of the way the situation has been handled and does not wish to

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take the matter any further. The apology over the phone will be enough.6. I have counselled   and I am very confident   understands the gravity of what happened

and has made a commitment to never do anything like this again. Overall, I think we have achieved the best outcome for all concerned.Cheers

 

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From: Harman, LaurenTo: Tarrant, SarahSubject: FW: File note: Date:Attachments: File note.docx

Lauren Harman Assistant Manager Employee Relations Human Resources Education and Training DirectorateACT Government62058271 FAX 620 59418

From: Sent: To: Harman, LaurenCc: Subject: File note:

Hi Lauren,Thank you for support with this matter.Attached is the file note from the counselling I have provided to  .Cheers

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File note: Counselling meeting with Kyle Baulman

Thursday 4 June 2015

Re: Incident involving physical contact with Michael Burrell, Yr 9 student

Following the investigation of the incident which occurred on Monday 1 June 2015, I counselled Mr Baulman addressing the following:

1. Addressed the relevant sections of the Teachers Code of Professional Practice emphasising the importance of respecting students and not touching them.

2. Explained how we cannot assume a student will always interpret our actions in the same way as we intended. The incident was a clear example of this because, although Mr Baulman acted in jest, the student felt he had been assaulted.

3. Explained the seriousness of the incident and potential consequences for his employment in our system.

4. Affirmed the positive impact he has had since commencing at Calwell this year.

5. Outlined the actions he needed to take in relation to the student and his family – an apology and commitment to respecting the student’s wellbeing and safety.

Mr Baulman responded:

1. A commitment to never touching students and always acting respectfully towards them.

2. Acknowledged it was a gross error of judgement and understood the seriousness of what happened.

3. Made an open commitment to restoring the relationship with the student and his family.

4. Expressed deep remorse over what happened.

5. Expressed appreciation for the support and understanding he received from the school and Directorate.

I advised Mr Baulman of the outcome from the Directorate’s perspective that the matter was now resolved in accordance with clause H4.4 of the ACTPS Education and Training Directorate (Teaching Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2011-2014.

H4.4 If, after conducting the evidence gathering process, the head of service is of the opinion that the alleged misconduct has occurred but the matter is likely to be resolved informally, the manager/supervisor will discuss the particular behaviour with the employee as soon as possible. The discussion will set out clear expectations of future behaviour and that a recurrence could lead to discipline action. A record of this discussion will be retained. The head of service may also choose to organise mediation between relevant persons.

Therefore Employee Relations will not take any further action.

Bruce McCourt

Principal

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– DISCIPLINARY ACTION TAKEN AGAINST PRINCIPALS AND TEACHERS – CASE 4

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1 Letter – D Whitton to re: Allegation of misconduct Attachments: A Enterprise Agreement, section H B Public Sector Management Act, section 9

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2 Letter – D Whitton to re: Notification of workplace investigation Attachments: A Enterprise Agreement, section H B Public Sector Management Act, section 9

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1 Letter – D Whitton to Attachments: A Enterprise Agreement, section H B Public Sector Management Act, section 9

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4 Letter – D Whitton to Attachments: A Considerations in Determining the Appropriate Disciplinary Action B Teacher Quality Institute Act (TQI), section 67 C Enterprise Agreement, section J

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5 Letter – D Whitton to re: Written warning and admonishment Attachments: A TQI Act, section 67 B Enterprise Agreement, section J

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6 TQI Notification Attachments: A Letter - outcome of preliminary assessment B Letter – proposed disciplinary action C Letter – written warning and admonishment

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