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Education—staff behaviour
(Question No 2404)
Ms Lee asked the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Development, upon notice, on 5 April 2019:
(1) Does a framework exist for the assessment and review of allegations or complaints of impropriety, poor conduct or other behaviour that undermines the integrity of a principal or deputy principal; if so, can the Minister provide a copy of the framework and advise (a) when it was approved, (b) when it was last reviewed, (c) who was consulted as part of the development of the framework, (d) when is it scheduled to be reviewed and (e) where the framework is publicly published and the publication date.
(2) In relation to part (1), since 31 October 2016 how many allegations or complaints have been (a) received regarding impropriety, poor conduct or other behaviour that undermines the integrity of a principal or deputy principal, (b) investigated using the framework and (c) what was the outcome or status of each allegation or complaint.
(3) In relation to part (1), is this framework adapted or altered in any way when the principal or deputy principal is, at the time of investigation, injured or impaired as a result of work related injury, harassment or intimidation; if so, how and who makes the determination.
Ms Berry: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
1) When a complaint about the conduct of a principal or deputy principal is received it is assessed in line with the provisions set out in the ACT Public Sector Education and Training Directorate (Teaching Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2014-2018 (Enterprise Agreement). The provisions provide for an initial preliminary assessment to be conducted to determine what, if any, further action is required, which could include resolution through counselling or other remedial action or if the matter requires investigation. Where a preliminary assessment determines that investigation is required the allegations are referred to the Professional Standards Unit (PSU) for investigation.
(a) The Enterprise Agreement commenced operation on 18 September 2014. Changes to the Enterprise Agreement were communicated to all staff during the voting period and on implementation.
(b) The Enterprise Agreement expired on 30 September 2018 and is currently in negotiation.
(c) The Australian Education Union (AEU) is party to the agreement with all employees provided an opportunity to vote on the agreement.
(d) The Enterprise Agreement is available on the Education website as follows: https://www.education.act.gov.au/working-with-us/benefits-and-support/employment_agreements
2) In the period of 1 January 2017 to 23 April 2019:
(a) 11 complaints relating to the alleged conduct of principals and deputy principals were received by the Education Directorate
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