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Tag: Dothan City Schools

Eric Mackey Johnny Dunaway Alabama News
Dothan teacher charged with sexual abuse still has Alabama teaching certificate despite state superintendent's ability to pull it

Despite the Dothan Police Department making multiple arrests involving allegations of sexual conduct between a teacher and several elementary school students, the accused teacher still has an Alabama teaching certificate.

Dothan Schools Alabama News
Dothan PD: School administrators failed students allegedly sexually abused by math teacher

The Dothan Police Department arrested two school officials after determining they failed to report possible sexual abuse to the proper authorities.

Dunaway Alabama News
Dothan elementary teacher released from jail after prosecutors said he threatened student he’s accused of abusing

A teacher accused of having sexual contact with a student was released on bond, according to jail records.

Dothan City Schools Alabama News
Dothan City Schools attorney says tenure requirements delayed termination of teacher charged

An attorney for the Dothan City Schools system explained why a Jerry Lee Faine Elementary math teacher was not immediately fired after alleged inappropriate sexual conduct with a student that led to numerous criminal charges.

KEITH BLAND Alabama News
Dothan High School principal leaving for Geneva County after three years

The Dothan City Board of Education will search for a new high school principal for the 2025-26 school year after Dr. Keith Bland submitted his resignation this week.

Dothan City Schools Alabama News
Dothan City Schools failed to follow special education guidelines, attorneys say

Dothan City Schools is suing a mother and her disruptive son to have him removed from class. The child’s attorneys argue that DCS failed to comply with special education protocols and pursue legal remedies for the student’s behavior.