Cta

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and the Committee on Credentials opened an investigation into allegations of misconduct against credentialed teacher Bobby Cross. When Cross requested discovery of materials relating to the investigation, he received copies of the documents in his file, except that all identifying information, other than names, of those making the allegations and of witnesses were redacted. Cross and the California Teachers Association (CTA) petitioned for a writ of mandate to compel disclosure of the addresses and other identifying information. The trial court denied the petition and Cross and the CTA appeal. We conclude Cross is not entitled to receive the information he seeks and affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

In March 2001, the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (COTC) sent Cross a letter informing him of a preliminary investigation of his fitness to hold a credential. Included with the letter was a copy of an affidavit signed by K.B., a former student, alleging Cross had sexually harassed him. Cross requested discovery of all writings in his file, except those that were privileged.

In July 2001, the COTC again wrote…