The Ombuds Blog: Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District Names First Ombuds

August 27, 2018

Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District Names First Ombuds

The public school system in North Carolina has appointed Earnest Winston as its first Ombudsman. The move comes after the local teachers' union demanded an Ombuds as an option for teachers feeling bullied at work. Winston will serve parents, community members and employees with concerns coming out of 159 schools.

Winston has worked for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for over 12 years and, most recently, was the superintendent's chief of staff. He is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University. (CMS Ombuds; LinkedIn.)

Related posts: Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Teachers Seek Ombuds for Workplace Bullying

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Organizational Ombuds serve as a confidential, independent, neutral and informal dispute resolution resource for a specific entity. They are accessible to a defined population and can advocate for fairness. These unique characteristics distinguish Organizational Ombuds from Classical Ombuds, mediators, arbitrators, and other alternative dispute resolution professionals. The term "Ombuds" is shorthand for "Ombudsman," "Ombudsperson" and "Ombuds Officer," which also are used widely.

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Austria -- Ombudsstelle

Brazil -- Ouvidor

Croatia -- pravobranitelji

France -- médiateur/defénseur

Germany -- Ombudspersonen

Italy -- difensore

Netherlands -- ombudspersoon

Norway -- ombudet

Poland -- Rzecznik

Portugal -- provedor

Russia -- омбудсмен

Spain -- ombudsman organizacional

Sweden -- studentombud

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August 27, 2018

Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District Names First Ombuds

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