Responding to the Janitor’s Letter

(1)   Write a formal response letter including a return address, date of letter, complete name of recipient, salutation, body of the letter, and a closing. This is standard business letter format.

(2)   Follow the letter with a rationale for and insight into why you chose to say what you said in the response letter to Mr. Black. APA format is not required, but solid writing skill in APA style is expected.

iii)     Developing a Plan of Action

(1)   Assume the principal’s role and develop a plan of action for an investigation into the allegations of possible misconduct on the part of Mr. Smithson. Your plan of action should be a minimum of 750 words.

(2)   Consider the following in the plan’s development:

(a)    Identify what actions, if any, you would take immediately.

(b)   Identify which principles and issues relating to school safety and security are potentially involved in the allegation.

(c)    Identify which board policies and state laws apply to the issues underlying the allegations.

(d)   Determine whether a formal investigation is warranted or not. Explain your rationale.

(e)    Identify the steps and a proposed timeline that you would use to investigate the allegations.

(f)     Identify who you would have participating in the investigation. Explain why.

(g)    Identify who you would not involve in the investigation. Explain why.

(h)    Describe the investigative plan:

(i)      Choose the students to interview. Explain why.

(ii)    Choose the staff to interview. Explain why.

(i)      Describe how you will conduct these interviews.

(j)     Describe how you will maintain confidentiality of the interviews and the allegations.

(k)   Describe how you will communicate the issue and the details of the investigation to the media and the community.

(3)   Use standard essay format in APA style. An introduction and conclusion are not required.

Recognizing the Legalities of the Issue

(1)   Write an essay of 1250-1500 words in which you describe Mr. Smithson’s rights and responsibilities with regards to the allegations and how you will preserve those rights during your investigation, including the potential liabilities, both personal and institutional, if those rights are not adequately protected in this process.

(2)   Use standard essay format in APA style, including an introduction, conclusion, and title page. An abstract is required. Cite in-text and in the References section.

Submit all three parts of the assignment as one deliverable to the instructor.

NOTE:  For a professional presentation please remember to include the Rationale and Standards that apply to this assignment.