Overall Risk Level
error High Risk
Risk Flags
flagActive grand jury investigation into the district's handling of teacher sexual abuse allegations spanning 2020-2025
flag$1.45M settlement for sexual abuse cases at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
flag$365K settlement in a separate abuse-related lawsuit against a former Douglas Anderson teacher
flagFormer Chief of Schools reprimanded for 'knowingly failing' to report child sexual abuse allegations for years
flagTwo active First Amendment lawsuits filed by educators (December 2025)
flagLow employee recommendation rate (38% on Glassdoor)
Legal Issues
gavel$1.45M board-approved settlement over Douglas Anderson abuse cases
gavel$365K settlement over a former Douglas Anderson teacher's misconduct (convicted, serving 10-year sentence)
gavelTwo pending First Amendment lawsuits by Duval County educators (filed December 2025)
Ethical Concerns
policyFormer Chief of Schools Scott Schneider found to have knowingly failed to report child sexual abuse allegations from 2020-2025; issued a letter of reprimand in April 2026
Employee Sentiment
5.5
out of 10
Management