As a Matter of FACT!

Please read the OFAC report and SOMEONE show me EXACTLY WHERE this document says anything about the HR DEPARTMENT being at fault and that the events as reported in the report rest with HR.

[Here are direct lifts from the OFAC Report.  Note this was converted using OCR software so there may be some misspellings or the insertion of awkward symbols, but the thrust of the information is captured and the actual report can be found by clicking the link above.]

As a result of the OFAC review, investigators confirmed irregularities in the employment process that should be addressed by district personnel with the assistance and supervision of the Office of the Executive County Superintendent of Schools. Information concerning the investigation conducted and the determinations arrived at by the OFAC investigators, as well as actions taken by district staff to correct previously identified deficiencies are detailed in the remainder of this report. As a result t of the findings, the district is required to submit to the OFAC a corrective action plan (CAP) indicating the action it has or will initiate to correct deficiencies and ensure future compliance to applicable statute, code and district policies.

NOTE: Reread the highlighted section.  It say irregularities in the employment process NOT the HR Department.  It doesn't say POLICIES or STRUCTURE, but PROCESS.  Let's define process -- A series of actions, changes, or functions bringing about a result...

HR personnel requested that the individuals submit various documents to serve as proof of education and experience.

NOTE:  The report states that THIS WAS NOT DONE and further...

Members of the HR staff were questioned regarding the lack of signatures and they stated to
investigators that they were unaware of the appointment recommendations until after they were approved by the board.

NOTE:  Why do you suppose the HR Staff would not be aware of incoming employees...

The examination revealed that although the district has established a practice that requires staff members to sign in and out on a daily log; entries for Mss. Kemp. Borge and Kelly rarely appear in the log books.

Irregularities in the employment process permitted Mss: Kelly and Borge to be hired by the district although Ms. Kelly did not possess a masters degree as required as per the job description and Ms. Borge did not possess the certification identified as required for the position.

Plainfield Board of Education Policy on Recruitment, Selection, and Hiring (File Code 4111) states: The Chief School Administrator shall take steps to verify the academic credentials of any potential candidate for employment and ensure any degrees cited academic coursework or credits completed. or titles claimed by an individual have been granted by an accredited institution of higher education.

NOTE: With whom the ultimate responsibility rested.

The district is directed to prepare a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) indicating the steps that have or will be taken to ensure compliance with the applicable statutes, administrative code and the district policy on hiring .

NOTE: Clearly OFAC advises that policies for hiring EXIST in this district but were NOT followed.

Please show me SPECIFIC, FACTUAL information about the mismanagement of the HR department that directly relates to Dr. Bailey's charge.  If you really want to help this Board Member make a wise choice then give me the facts because THAT's what moves me!  I can think for myself -- so I'm not interested in what you think.