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Clinton Community School District2015-2016
SCHOOL PERSONNEL“Legal & Ethical Issues Awareness”
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It is essential that school personnel recognize their
unique and influential role in society by honoring the
standards established for their profession in the care and
instruction of children.
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“In Loci Parentis”
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Legal and/or Ethical Issues:
Staff may be committed professionals…. Staff may be excellent people…….
...but an act or decision involving poor judgment can have profound consequences – both professionally and personally.
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Referenced Information: • Board of Educational Examiners, 2005, 2014, 2015• Iowa Dept. of Education, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2015• School Administrators of Iowa, 2012, 2014, 2015• Iowa Law, 2014, 2015
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Issue: Child AbuseDo not physically, emotionally, or sexually abuse any child.
Be Vigilant. If you observe something and it doesn’t seem right, Report it to your supervisor IMMEDIATELY.
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Issue: Improper Student Relationships• Do not engage in a romantic
relationship with any student – it is a CRIME to do so, and this is true even if the student is an adult, and even if the student is in a different school than the school employee.
• Do not engage in a relationship with a student that could be misconstrued to be inappropriate in any way.
• If you observe something and it doesn’t seem right, Report it to your supervisor IMMEDIATELY.
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Issue: Bullying/HarassmentNEVER permit HARASSMENT, BULLYING, or HAZING
and do NOT fail to report the same!
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Issue: Cyber-bullying
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Issue: Cell Phones
School Employees shall NOT have DIRECT CONTACT with students either by phone, tweet, or text without a 3rd party involvement (i.e. parent/guardian, principal, supervisor, and/or athletic director).
Justin Remington
Board Policy 401.17R
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Board Policy 401.17R
• No cell phone use during professional development, instructional time, or during supervision time. Teachers may use cell phones at school, before and after school, during prep periods and lunch. (You are a role model to students) Classified employees may use phones during break times and during lunch (You are a role model to students).
• Do not use a school cell phone while driving.
Issue: Cell Phones
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Issue: Meeting Alone with a Student
Do not meet alone with a student during odd hours. Ensure that anyone can see you from outside the classroom(do not be obstructed from view) - particularly if no one else is present in the area.
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Issue: FERPA• Do not discuss students by
name with anyone who does not have a legitimate need to know the information. This includes your co-workers.
• Verify with the main office
the need to know.
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Issue: Non-prescription drugs
Do not Possess, Consume, or Work under the influence of alcohol or non-prescription controlled substances (this includes food
items) during employment time.
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Issue: Gift Law Do not violate the gift law by accepting a gift of
more than $3.00 in value from someone or some group wanting favorable treatment from you or wanting to do business with the district.
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Issue: Student Fund Accounts
Do NOT treat school or student funds as your own. You will be held accountable for proper handling of school money and resources.
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Issue: Driving Students Home
NEVER drive students home in your personal vehicle, unless you have permission from a district administrator.
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Issue: Employee Keys Secure your building keys at all times. Bring them
into your home every night and do not leave them out during the day. Do not allow students/family members to use your keys for any reason.
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Issue: Internet Use• Do not misuse district
property (this includes computers and e-mail).
• Do NOT send inappropriate emails to colleagues.
• The use of school computers to sell and/or purchase personal items is prohibited.
• Do not abuse Copyright Law.
• Accessing and/or printing pornography is strictly prohibited.
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Issue: Social Networks•Be cognizant of the material that you are posting on your personal social network site. (public domain)
•Be cognizant of your social on-line persona. Do not “friend” students on media sites.
•Do NOT post any information regarding school or students on your personal site.
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Issue: Social Networks-Continued-Be cognizant that you are tied and connected (good and bad) to those individuals that you “friend” on @FACEBOOK…and you always will be.
-Understand that social networks are PUBLIC.
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Issue: Medication/Money
Secure your medication at all times. It is your responsibility to keep your personal items in a secure place. If you can not secure it, make arrangements with your direct supervisor or principal to find a place for you to safely store it while at work. The other options would be to lock it in your trunk or leave it at home.
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Issue: FERPA, Fraud• Do NOT use the full names or significant identifiers (use initials) of
students in emails or other written communication for assurance of confidentiality. (subpoena, district equipment)
• Academic Fraud; school records tampering is UNETHICAL and ILLEGAL – i.e. letters of recommendations, illegal test prepping for state assessments using previous versions of tests, etc…(if YOU are in doubt, ASK)
• Converting public property or funds to the personal use of the school employee is prohibited (keeping a laptop at home for personal use, taking home supplies/equipment for personal use).
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Reminders: • Attendance Expectations• Dress for the Workplace• Keeping your LICENSE/trainings UP-to-DATE
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PLEASE REMEMBER:• It is our responsibility to maintain PROFESSIONALISM at all times.
• PEOPLE NOTICE.
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When in DOUBT, Seek out an Administrator/Supervisor
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