As a result of an investigation, Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) found probable cause for disciplinary action against Gainesville High School (GHS) history teacher Lauren Watts for giving a student a “Most Likely to Become a Dictator” superlative during the 2022-23 school year.
Watts was issued a written reprimand by ACPS, which Mainstreet obtained a copy of on Friday.
The letter, dated Nov. 5, said Watts’ behavior “constitutes a serious violation” of school board policies No. 3210 (Standards of Ethical Conduct) and No. 3213 (Student Supervision and Welfare)…