The Wicomico County Education Association has released the results of a new survey.
The two top concerns of 70 percent of those polled revolve around safety and disrespect in the classroom.
Gary Hammer, president of the Association, said that his members have noticed a significant change that lead him to sound the alarm.
But WBOC reports that Superintendent John Fredericksen responded by saying that disciplinary actions in schools have actually declined in the school this year.
He was critical of the survey for not providing specific details but added he looks forward to working with the Association.
The survey involved over 800 employees in the public school system including teaching staff and administrators.
