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(Adapted from the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida and Principles of Professional Conduct for the
Education Profession in Florida)

  1. Our school values the worth and dignity of every person, the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, acquisition
    of knowledge, and the nurture of democratic citizenship. Essential to the achievement of these standards are the
    freedom to learn and to teach and the guarantee of equal opportunity for all.​
  2. Our primary concern is the student and the development of the student’s potential. Employees will therefore strive
    for professional growth and will seek to exercise the best professional judgment and integrity.​
  3. Concern for the student requires that our instructional personnel:
    1. Shall make a reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions harmful to learning and/or to the student’s mental and/or physical health and/or safety.
    2. Shall not unreasonably restrain a student from independent action in pursuit of learning.
    3. Shall not unreasonably deny a student access to diverse points of view.
    4. Shall not intentionally suppress or distort subject matter relevant to a student’s academic program.
    5. Shall not intentionally expose a student to unnecessary embarrassment or disparagement.
    6. Shall not intentionally violate or deny a student’s legal rights.
    7. Shall not harass or discriminate against any student on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, handicapping condition, sexual orientation, or social and family background and shall make a reasonable effort to assure that each student is protected from harassment or discrimination.
    8. Shall not exploit a relationship with a student for personal gain or advantage.
    9. Shall keep in confidence personally identifiable information obtained in the course of professional service
      unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law.
  4. Aware of the importance of maintaining the respect and confidence of colleagues, students, parents, and the
    community, employees of our school must display the highest degree of ethical conduct. This commitment requires that our employees:
    1. Shall maintain honesty in all professional dealings.
    2. Shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs,
      marital status, handicapping condition if otherwise qualified, or social and family background deny to a
      colleague
      professional benefits or advantages or participation in any professional organization.
    3. Shall not interfere with a colleague’s exercise of political or civil rights and responsibilities.
    4. Shall not engage in harassment or discriminatory conduct which unreasonably interferes with an individual’s
      performance of professional or work responsibilities or with the orderly processes of education or which creates
      a
      hostile, intimidating, abusive, offensive, or oppressive environment; and, further, shall make a reasonable
      effort
      to assure that each individual is protected from such harassment or discrimination.
    5. Shall not make malicious or intentionally false statements about a colleague.

Training Requirement All instructional personnel, educational support employees, and administrators are required as a condition of
employment to complete training on these standards of ethical conduct.

Reporting Misconduct by Instructional Personnel and Administrators All employees, educational support employees, and
administrators have an obligation to report misconduct by instructional personnel and school administrators which affects the
health, safety, or welfare of a student. Examples of misconduct include obscene language, drug and alcohol use, disparaging
comments, prejudice or bigotry, sexual innuendo, cheating or testing violations, physical aggression, and accepting or offering
favors.

Reports of misconduct of employees should be made to
ADMINISTRATOR NAME: Mrs. Olga Simmons
CONTACT EMAIL OR PHONE NUMBER: 954-587-3842(office)/ 954-744-9845(cell)

Reports of misconduct committed by administrators should be made to
DIFFERENT ADMINISTRATOR NAME: Dr. Sandra Fletcher
CONTACT EMAIL OR PHONE NUMBER: 352-735-3142 Ext. 109

Legally sufficient allegations of misconduct by Florida certified educators will be reported to the Office of Professional Practices
Services. Policies and procedures for reporting misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators which affects the
health, safety, or welfare of a student are posted on bulletin board, front office, break room.

Web site at https://www.nhsdaschool-learningcenter.org/

Reporting Child Abuse, Abandonment or Neglect All employees and agents have an affirmative duty to report all actual or suspected cases of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect. Call 1-800-96-ABUSE or report online at:
http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse/report/.

Signs of Physical Abuse The child may have unexplained bruises, welts, cuts, or other injuries, broken bones; or burns. A child
experiencing physical abuse may seem withdrawn or depressed, seem afraid to go home or may run away, shy away from
physical contact, be aggressive, or wear inappropriate clothing to hide injuries.

Signs of Sexual Abuse The child may have torn, stained or bloody underwear, trouble walking or sitting, pain or itching in genital
area, or a sexually transmitted disease. A child experiencing sexual abuse may have unusual knowledge of sex or act seductively,
fear a particular person, seem withdrawn or depressed, gain or lose weight suddenly, shy away from physical contact, or run
away from home.

Signs of Neglect The child may have unattended medical needs, little or no supervision at home, poor hygiene, or appear
underweight. A child experiencing neglect may be frequently tired or hungry, steal food, or appear overly needy for adult
attention.

Patterns of Abuse: Serious abuse usually involves a combination of factors. While a single sign may not be significant, a pattern
of physical or behavioral signs is a serious indicator and should be reported.

Liability Protections Any person, official, or institution participating in good faith in any act authorized or required by law, or
reporting in good faith any instance of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect to the department or any law enforcement agency,
shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability which might otherwise result by reason of such action. (F.S. 39.203)

An employer who discloses information about a former or current employee to a prospective employer of the former or current
employee upon request of the prospective employer or of the former or current employee is immune from civil liability for such
disclosure or its consequences unless it is shown by clear and convincing evidence that the information disclosed by the former or
current employer was knowingly false or violated any civil right of the former or current employee protected under F.S. Chapter
760. (F.S. 768.095)