{"id":780555,"date":"2026-05-07T22:09:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T22:09:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/780555\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T22:09:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T22:09:14","slug":"dcps-confirms-jacksonville-council-member-removed-from-classroom-amid-hr-investigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/780555\/","title":{"rendered":"DCPS confirms Jacksonville council member removed from classroom amid HR investigation"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.<\/strong> \u2013 The Jacksonville city councilwoman for District 9 was removed from her classroom duties and temporarily reassigned to a non-student-related role amid an ongoing human resources investigation, Duval County Public Schools confirmed to News4JAX on Thursday.<\/p>\n

While the school board did not specify what incident led to Tyrona Clark-Murray\u2018s removal from the classroom, DCPS said she had been \u201ctemporarily reassigned to a role with no student contact pending the outcome of a human resources investigation.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to DCPS board member Melody Bolduc, Clark-Murray was reassigned for inappropriate physical contact.<\/p>\n

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While the investigation must be allowed to run its course, I think this moment also highlights a much larger issue that deserves public attention. Our ESE teachers and paraprofessionals work with some of our district\u2019s highest-needs students every single day, often in extremely challenging circumstances.<\/b><\/p>\n

No student should ever be harmed by an adult. At the same time, many people do not realize that our educators are regularly bitten, kicked, slapped, pinched, scratched, groped, and physically assaulted while serving students with significant behavioral and emotional needs. These incidents happen far more often than the public understands.<\/b><\/p>\n

During Teacher Appreciation Week, I believe it is important that we acknowledge not only the dedication of these educators, but also the intense demands placed upon them. Our teachers need stronger support systems, proper staffing, training, resources, and safe working environments so they can continue serving students with compassion and professionalism.<\/b><\/p>\n

I also want to give a special shout out to our ESE teachers and paraprofessionals. I often tell them they are some of the most selfless, patient, and underappreciated heroes in public education. The work they do matters deeply, and many of them continue showing up every day with extraordinary love and commitment for students who need them most.<\/b><\/p>\n

DCPS Board member Melody Bolduc<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

DCPS also said it is an active investigation, and no further information would be provided. <\/p>\n

Clark-Murray currently is currently employed as an ESE Site Coach (CSS) at Alfred Dupont Middle School, according to the district\u2019s website. <\/p>\n

We reached out to the Jacksonville Sheriff\u2019s Office to see if any incident reports were filed, but JSO said the agency was \u201cunaware\u201d of any reported incident.<\/p>\n

The mayor\u2019s office referred any questions to the DCPS and Councilwoman Clark-Murray\u2019s office. Clark-Murray declined to comment on the matter.<\/p>\n

City Council President Kevin Carrico called the situation \u201cdisturbing\u201d in a statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs someone who works with children of all ages day in and day out it\u2019s obviously troubling to read. I will reserve judgment and action as council president when I have more facts and a report to review,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

We asked Carrico whether Clark-Murray would continue to serve on the city council in her usual capacity. He said that a council member could only be removed from office if they faced a criminal charge, and only Gov. Ron DeSantis has the ability to do that.<\/p>\n

We are working to learn more. <\/p>\n

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