1.     Core Values: Our school upholds the worth and dignity of each individual, the pursuit of truth, excellence, knowledge, and democratic citizenship. Essential to these values are the freedoms to learn and teach, and the assurance of equal opportunity for all.

2.     Focus on Students: We prioritize the development of each student’s potential. Employees are committed to professional growth and will use sound judgment and integrity in their roles.

3.     Instructional Personnel Responsibilities:

a)    Protect students from harmful conditions affecting their learning, mental, or physical well-being.

b)    Avoid unreasonable restrictions on students’ independent learning.

c)    Provide access to diverse viewpoints.

d)    Refrain from suppressing or distorting relevant subject matter.

e)    Prevent unnecessary embarrassment or disparagement.

f)     Respect students' legal rights.

g)    Avoid harassment or discrimination and ensure students are protected from such issues.

h)    Do not exploit the student-teacher relationship for personal gain.

i)     Maintain confidentiality of personally identifiable information unless legally required or professionally necessary.

4.     Professional Conduct: Employees must uphold the highest ethical standards to maintain respect and trust within the school community:

a)    Display honesty in all professional interactions.

b)    Provide equal professional opportunities regardless of personal characteristics.

c)    Respect colleagues' political and civil rights.

d)    Avoid harassment or discrimination that disrupts professional responsibilities or creates a hostile environment, and protect others from such behavior.

e)    Refrain from making malicious or false statements about colleagues.

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Training and Reporting Requirements

Training Requirement

All instructional personnel, educational support employees, and administrators must complete training on these ethical conduct standards as a condition of employment.

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Reporting Misconduct by Instructional Personnel and Administrators

All instructional personnel, educational support employees, and school administrators have an obligation to report any misconduct that affects the health, safety, or welfare of students. Examples of misconduct include the use of obscene language, drug or alcohol abuse, disparaging comments, prejudice, sexual innuendo, cheating, physical aggression, and accepting or offering favors. Reports should be directed to a member of the Human Resources team. Reports of misconduct by administrators should be reported to the compliance officer, Shateria Denton. 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 available in the Employee Handbook and on our website at www.embraceabawpb.com.

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Reporting Child Abuse, Abandonment, or Neglect

All employees must report actual or suspected cases of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect. Reports can be made by calling 1-800-96-ABUSE or online at: [http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse/report/](http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse/report/).

 

Signs of Abuse

·       Physical Abuse: Unexplained bruises, broken bones, burns, withdrawal, fear of going home, aggression, or inappropriate clothing to hide injuries.

·       Sexual Abuse: Torn or stained underwear, difficulty walking or sitting, pain in the genital area, sexually transmitted diseases, unusual sexual knowledge, fear of specific individuals, withdrawal, sudden weight changes, or running away from home.

·       Neglect: Unattended medical needs, lack of supervision, poor hygiene, underweight, frequent tiredness or hunger, stealing food, or excessive need for adult attention.

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Patterns of Abuse

Serious abuse often involves a combination of signs. A pattern of physical or behavioral issues is a serious indicator and should be reported.

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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)

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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)