Action News Jax obtained a new report revealing the number of teachers removed from Duval County schools so far this year.
The district’s new superintendent launched a Know the Line campaign after issues of underreporting at schools.
Since its launch on August 26th, 19 teachers have been removed from the classroom, according to the data .
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“I think it’s incredible that this has been so fast-acting,” former Douglas Anderson School of the Arts student Shyla Jenkins said.
Jenkins has been advocating for better reporting since she learned about the DA teacher who had been arrested last year.
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The district’s new ‘Know the Line Campaign’ allows people to report inappropriate behavior between students and teachers. It also educates people about safety concerns.
“We have to ensure the protection of our employees and our kids,” Duval Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier said. “I do believe we’ve had more teachers this year identified and put on temporary duty and that’s exactly what should be happening in an organization that is now watching more carefully.”