R277-211-2. Initiating Proceedings Against Educators

  (1) The Executive Secretary may refer a case to UPPAC to make a determination if an investigation should be opened regarding an educator:

  (a) upon receiving a notification of alleged educator misconduct; or

  (b) upon the Executive Secretary's own initiative.

  (2) An informant shall submit an allegation to the Executive Secretary in writing, including the following:

  (a) the informant's:

  (i) name;

  (ii) position, such as administrator, teacher, parent, or student;

  (iii) telephone number;

  (iv) address; and

  (v) contact information;

  (b) information of the educator against whom the allegation is made:

  (i) name;

  (ii) position, such as administrator, teacher, candidate; and

  (iii) if known, the address and telephone number;

  (c) the facts on which the allegation is based and supporting information; and

  (d) signature of the informant and date.

  (3) If an informant submits a written allegation of misconduct as provided in this rule, the informant may be notified of a final action taken by the Board regarding the allegation.

  (4)(a) Proceedings initiated upon the Executive Secretary's own initiative may be based on information received through a telephone call, letter, newspaper article, media information, notice from another state, or by other means.

  (b) The Executive Secretary may also recommend an investigation based on an anonymous allegation, notwithstanding the provisions of this rule, if the allegation bears sufficient indicia of reliability.

  (5) The Executive Secretary shall maintain all written allegations, subsequent dismissals, actions, or disciplinary letters related to a case against an educator shall be maintained permanently in the UPPAC case file.