Sample Investigative Report

__________________________ COUNTY SCHOOLS

INVESTIGATION REPORT

(CONFIDENTIAL)

To: ___________________________ [Attorney, if involved otherwise Superintendent]

From: _________________________

Re: John Young [Employee who was investigated]

The undersigned was designated to conduct an investigation of alleged misconduct involving the above
referenced employee. The initial information that served as a basis for this investigation was provided by
Student Mary Jones [Identify person or persons who supplied information of possible misconduct] and
consisted of [an oral statement and/or a written statement attached hereto as Appendix A].

The investigation was initiated on _______________________, and concluded on

_______________________. The investigation was delayed for a period of two weeks due to the
unavailability of Student Mary Jones, a potential witness. All potential witnesses have been interviewed and
are listed as follows:

 Student Mary Jones (15 year old 8th grade student)(344 9087)

 Student Linda Smith(15 year old 8th grade student)(345 6120)

 Principal Alex More (342 8978)

 Kim Smith (mother of Linda Smith) (345 6120)

 Sgt. Larry Kyle (W. Va. State Police handwriting expert) (722 6662)

 Employee John Young was contacted on _____________________, but declined to be interviewed.

(346 2574)

The documents that were reviewed are listed as follows:

 Unsigned, undated handwritten note and envelope with the name "Linda" handwritten as the
addressee.

 Handwritten note dated 11 5 01 from "Linda" to "Mary."

 Report from Sgt. Kyle dated January 25, 2002.

The following object has also been secured and place under lock in the school office:
  A Caller ID device from the Smith home with stored numbers for the period 11-1-01 to 11 20 01.

Findings of Fact

 Beginning in mid November 2001 Student Linda Smith began to spend her lunch periods in Mr.
Young’s classroom. On some occasions she was accompanied by fellow student Mary Jones. Student
Jones noticed that Mr. Young began to tease Student Smith about her dating habits. These facts are
supported by the written statement of Student Jones, attached hereto as Exhibit B.

 On November 5, 2001, during 5th period, Student Smith gave a handwritten note to Student Jones that
describes the existence of a romantic relationship between Student Smith and Mr. Young. The note
also mentioned the existence of a note from Mr. Young to Student Smith.

Opinions

Recommendation

Based upon the evidence that has been collected, it is recommenced that the Superintendent consider a
recommendation of disciplinary action to the Board.

Date: ________________ __, 20__

______________________________________________
[Signatue]