Friday, November 09, 2007

Teacher Discipline

Nov 9, 2007 - The North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board voted to seek more information about criminal charges against two teachers.

The teachers are Danny G. Taylor, 48, of Schroeder Middle School. Accused of fondling a woman knowing she was intoxicated and unaware of what was happening. Charged with gross sexual imposition. UPDATE: Taylor was acquitted

Tracy R. Hanzal, 29, was charged in August in Mountrail County with delivering alcohol to minors, for an incident alleged to have happened in April . He resigned and moved to Bismarck, according to ESPB records, and is now teaching at Fort Yates Middle School.

While investigating Tracy Hanzal for inappropriate use of his cell phone (text messaging 14 and 15-year-old girls during the school day), it was discovered that Tracy was also purchasing alcohol for students during the school year. Specifically, Tracy Hanzal was buying beer for members of the track team he coached,” Stanley wrote.
The board's lawyer suggested they seek information from law enforcement and prosecution sources before they consider what action to take.