The Stamford Education Association has The Stamford Education Association has formally filed a complaint citing serious breaches of professional ethics by Stamford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Tamu Lucero. citing serious breaches of professional ethics by Stamford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Tamu Lucero. The complaint, submitted last week to State Department of Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker, outlines concerns related to conduct unbecoming of a district leader and numerous violations of the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility for School Administrators.
“Our educators, students, and community deserve leadership built on trust, transparency, and accountability,” said SEA President John Corcoran. “The actions and decisions of Dr. Lucero have raised serious concerns among our membership about the integrity of the district’s leadership and the negative impact on our students and educators.”
The SEA represents over 1,500 educators across the district from whom SEA has received repeated complaints regarding what they describe as retaliatory management practices, disregard for educator input, and a pattern of behavior that undermines collaborative decision-making. Some of the concerns include
- Failure to provide a safe and orderly learning environment
- Coercion and lack of transparency in the implementation of a new high school schedule
- Mishandling student discipline and false accusations
- Misuse of administrative position and potential conflicts of interest
In filing the complaint, Corcoran emphasized, “This is not a decision we take lightly. Educators across Stamford have shown extraordinary professionalism and dedication, especially in recent years. When that commitment is met with unethical leadership, it creates a toxic climate that harms both staff morale and student outcomes.”
The SEA is calling for a thorough, impartial investigation into the complaint and is urging the State Department of Education and the Stamford Board of Education to ensure transparency in the process moving forward. The SEA is requesting
- A formal investigation into the violations
- A public statement from the Department of Education reaffirming the Code of Ethics for all certified administrators
- An assurance that the Department of Education will hold administrators accountable to the same standards as teachers
The SEA remains committed to advocating for ethical leadership, respectful labor relations, and a school system that supports the well-being and success of all students and educators.
