The Office of Professional Standards is designated by the Superintendent to conduct investigations into alleged violations of district school board policies, management directives, and the Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida, which govern employee behavior. It is this office’s responsibility to conduct thorough and impartial investigations, and provide guidance and support to both school-based and district administrators in matters of employee behavior and performance. Our team also provides services to schools and departments with the fit for duty evaluation and employee assistance program, reporting of arrests, and the drug- and alcohol-free workplace.
The Office of Professional Standards is committed to ensure all employment related conduct is held to the highest ethical, moral and professional standards as set forth by school board policies, contractual agreements and local, state, and federal mandates.
We recognize that by maintaining the highest possible standard for all school district employees is essential in ensuring student success.
Jason M. Batura
Director
Russell R. Waters
Assistant Director
Rivers Lewis
Assistant Director
407-317-3239
Fax 407-317-3271
Email: ProfessionalStandards@ocps.net
Department Leadership:
Department Director:
Jason M. Batura- 2002173
Jason.batura@ocps.net
Assistant Director:
Russell Waters- 2004028
Russell.waters@ocps.net
Responsibilities:
District-wide administrator investigations and performance plans
Grievances (step 3), Mediations/Arbitrations
District Police-Sworn officers
District-Wide Training
Supervises Sr. Managers for ES, STO, ESE, CTE, School Choice, Facilities, and RBELC
Assistant Director:
Rivers Lewis-2002310
Rivers.lewis@ocps.net
Responsibilities:
District-wide administrator investigations and performance plans
District-Wide Drug Testing
Supervises Sr. Managers for K-8, MS, HS, FNS, and Transportation
Senior Managers:
Senior Manager: Acacia Vierbicky- 2002013
Acacia.vierbicky@ocps.net
Responsibilities:
District-Wide Transportation
Senior Manager: Danielle Campbell - 2002167
Danielle Campbell@ocps.net
Responsibilities:
RBELC, FNS, Career Tech Centers, School Choice, Charters, STO, and ESE
Senior Manager: Bruce Morehouse - 2002171
Bruce.Morehouse@ocps.net
Responsibilities:
Elementary Schools: Cadres 04,05,06, and Facilities
Senior Manager: Jane Clark- 2002124
Jane.clark@ocps.net
Responsibilities:
Elementary Schools: Cadres 07,08,09,10
Senior Manager: Irine Roth- 2002126
Irine.roth@ocps.net
Responsibilities:
Middle Schools: Cadres02,04
Senior Manager: Noelia Gomez- 2002489
Noelia.gomez@ocps.net
Responsibilities:
Middle School Cadre 01, High School Cadre 02
Senior Manager: Andy Gillespie- 2002103
Andrew.gillespie@ocps.net
Responsibilities:
K-8 Schools and High School Cadre 03
Senior Manager- Tamika Redfin - 2002305
Tamika.Redfin@ocps.net
Responsibilities:
Middle School Cadre 03, High School Cadre 01
Senior Manager- Vacant -
Responsibilities:
Elementary School Cadres 01, 02, 03, 11
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