Overall Risk Level
error High Risk
Risk Flags
flagDOJ Civil Rights Division investigation (2015-2017) into disciplinary practices, restraint, seclusion, and law enforcement involvement affecting students with disabilities
flag2017 federal court ruling that handcuffing of two elementary students with disabilities by a school resource officer was unconstitutional; district found liable
flag2024 Dept. of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Title IX investigation found policy violations; superintendent signed voluntary resolution agreement
Legal Issues
gavelS.R. v. Kenton County (ACLU/Children's Law Center lawsuit) over 2015 handcuffing of two elementary students with disabilities; district found liable in 2017
Ethical Concerns
policyHistorical use of restraint/seclusion ('calm rooms') on students with disabilities, later agreed to be discontinued
BBB RatingN/A
Employee Sentiment
5.8
out of 10
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Flexibility7.0
thumb_up Common Praises
- add_circle Supportive, family-like coworker culture
- add_circle Rewarding work with students
- add_circle Traditional school-year schedule (summers/holidays off)
thumb_down Common Complaints
- remove_circle Pay below nearby districts
- remove_circle Poor administration/leadership support
- remove_circle Limited work-life balance (no lunch time)
- remove_circle Favoritism and weak communication from management
- remove_circle Difficult student behavior management with limited support