Duval Schools in Jacksonville, Florida, investigated a list of teachers at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts after a student sent an email in 2020. The email contained a list of 12 teachers and alleged that they had engaged in inappropriate behavior with students.
Investigation Timeline
The investigation began in March 2025, five years after the email was sent. The district’s Professional Standards Office received the email on March 5, 2025, and opened an investigation on April 17, 2025.
The investigation found that Scott Schneider, the district’s chief of schools, had failed to report the allegations to the Florida Department of Children and Families and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Schneider was issued a letter of reprimand and his contract was not renewed.
Response from School Officials
School officials emphasized the importance of protecting students and reporting any suspected misconduct. Superintendent Chris Bernier reminded the audience at a School Board meeting that every district employee is a mandatory reporter.
Original reporting: Jacksonville Today — read the source article.
