This Teacher Resigned After Misconduct And Bullying Allegations. Now, He’s Working At A Nearby School.August 30, 2019 | Bob MoffittA former Yuba City High School teacher, accused in 2018 by a half-dozen current and former students of assault or bullying, quit his job after the school board recommended he be fired. He’s back in the classroom just across the county line. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Embattled Yuba City Teacher Jim Whiteaker Resigns After Sexual Misconduct AllegationsJuly 23, 2018 | Bob MoffittWhiteaker was with the school as a teacher and/or coach for 20 years. In January, a student claimed he grabbed her by buttocks.
Yuba City Teacher Jim Whiteaker Was Warned 20 Years Ago To Avoid ‘Unwelcome’ Physical Contact With Students, Staff After Sexual Misconduct AllegationsApril 16, 2018 | Bob MoffittThe high school teacher was reprimanded for inappropriate behavior with a student and a district employee before a student filed a complaint against him this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezYuba City Teacher Accused Of Sexual Misconduct Disciplined 20 Years AgoApril 16, 2018Jim Whiteaker continued to teach and coach at Yuba City High School after decades of complaints. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Yuba City Teacher Under Investigation For Sexual Misconduct Engaged In ‘Unwanted’ And ‘Offensive’ Touching 20 Years Ago, Report AllegesApril 11, 2018 | Bob MoffittA newly-released school district report from 1998 shows Jim Whiteaker was investigated and found to have committed “unwanted” and “very offensive” behavior with a student and then with a district employee. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Student Sues Yuba City School District For Negligence In Jim Whiteaker Sexual Assault CaseMarch 28, 2018 | Bob MoffittA 14-year-old Yuba City High School student and her mother have filed a lawsuit against teacher Jim Whiteaker, the school district and two superintendents. His attorney says his client has never been disciplined for any complaint lodged against him. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Former Student Sues Yuba City High Teacher And DistrictFebruary 25, 2018 | Bob MoffittA former student at Yuba City High School has filed a lawsuit against PE teacher Jim Whitaker and the Yuba City Unified School District. The suit alleges Whitaker improperly videotaped the buttocks of the girl during PE class.
Yuba City Teacher-Supervisor Facing Sexual Misconduct Allegations Now Up Against Possible Recall EffortFebruary 23, 2018 | Bob MoffittAccording to the Sutter County clerk’s office, a group has inquired about launching a recall effort against county supervisor and teacher Jim Whiteaker. He’s on leave from his job at the school pending a sexual assault and bullying investigation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
More Students Accuse Longtime Yuba City Teacher Of Assault And Sexual MisconductFebruary 14, 2018 | Bob MoffittYuba City High PE Teacher Jim Whiteaker is the subject of new administrative charges as parents also provide new details as to how previous complaints were handled. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Former Students Ask How A Small-Town Teacher Dodged Assault And Sexual Misconduct Allegations For DecadesFebruary 12, 2018 | Bob MoffittLast month, a 14-year-old girl accused Yuba City High School PE teacher Jim Whiteaker of grabbing her buttocks. Whiteaker, who is also a Sutter County supervisor, denies the complaint. But some former students say it’s not an isolated incident. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
