Ussery Consultants

Licensure: Licensed in Oregon as both a Private Investigator and Professional School Administrator, Keith is experienced in conducting complaint investigations as well as investigations into policy compliance, personnel, and student related concerns. Confidential: Investigations, and the circumstances that lead to them, are likely politically sensitive and must be conducted with utmost concern for confidentiality and fairness. Investigations are often conducted in cooperation with legal counsel, but may also be done independently. Responsive: Clear communication before the investigation, regular check-ins during, and timely, impartial findings after an investigation concludes ensure districts are able to meet critical deadlines, mitigate risk, and demonstrate competence and compassion. Experienced: With more than 32 years of experience, Keith has deep knowledge at every level from executive leadership to coaching. He has served as Deputy Superintendent, Director of School Improvement, High School Principal, Assistant Principal, Teacher, and Coach. His investigative practice is entirely education focused. Why engage a third-party investigator? Capacity: Engaging a third-party investigator allows leaders to focus on operations and relationships, and it is a cost-effective way for staff to remain focused on students, staff, and community needs. Complexity: A third-party investigator can focus without distraction, moving more quickly and efficiently through the process—start to finish. Conflict: Third-party investigators help mitigate negative perceptions from others more closely involved, and prevent unnecessary damage to relationships. Attorney/Client: Investigations conducted for the district’s legal counsel by a third-party investigator benefit from being considered a confidential attorney client work product. Some circumstances make this arrangement both beneficial and desirable.