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Standards of Ethical Conduct for Charismata Christian Academy
(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:

a. Shall make 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.
b. Shall not unreasonably restrain a student from independent action in pursuit of learning.
c. Shall not unreasonably deny a student access to diverse points of view.
d. Shall not intentionally suppress or distort subject matter relevant to a student's academic program.
e. Shall not intentionally expose a student to unnecessary embarrassment or disparagement.
f. Shall not intentionally violate or deny a student's legal rights.
g. 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 reasonable effort to assure that each student is protected from harassment or discrimination.
h. Shall not exploit a relationship with a student for personal gain or advantage.
i. Shall keep in confidence personally identifiable information obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law.

1. Aware of the importance of maintaining the respect and confidence of colleagues, of students, of parents, and of the community, employees of Charismata Christian Academy must display the highest degree of ethical conduct. This commitment requires that our employees:

a. Shall maintain honesty in all professional dealings.
b. 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.
c. Shall not interfere with a colleague's exercise of political or civil rights and responsibilities.
d. 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 shall make reasonable effort to assure that each individual is protected from such harassment or discrimination.
e. 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 have an obligation to report misconduct which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student. Examples include obscene language, drug/alcohol use, prejudice, sexual innuendo, testing violations, or physical aggression.

• Reports of misconduct of employees should be made to: Principal’s Office, Charismata Christian Academy, [Insert Contact Name/Title and Email/Phone].

• Reports of misconduct committed by administrators should be made to: Board of Directors, Charismata Christian Academy, [Insert Contact Info].

Policies and procedures for reporting are posted in the school office and on our website at: [Insert School Website].

Reporting Child Abuse, Abandonment, or Neglect
All employees and agents must report suspected or known cases. Call 1-800-96-ABUSE or report online: http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse/report/

Signs of Abuse and Neglect
Described are physical, sexual, and neglect indicators. Patterns should be taken seriously and reported immediately.

Liability Protections
Good faith reporters of abuse or misconduct are protected under Florida law (F.S. 39.203 and F.S. 768.095) from civil or criminal liability.