GBEA
STAFF  ETHICS

(Statement of Ethics for School Employees)

All employees of the District are expected to maintain high standards in their school relationships.  These standards must be idealistic and at the same time practical, so that they can apply reasonably to all staff members.  The employees acknowledge that the schools belong to the public they serve for the purpose of providing educational opportunities to all.  However, every employee assumes responsibility for providing leadership in the school and community.  This responsibility requires the employee to maintain standards of exemplary conduct.  It must be recognized that the employee's actions will be viewed and appraised by the community, associates, and students.  To these ends, the Board adopts the following statements of standards.

The school employee:

A.  Makes the well-being of students the fundamental value of all decision making and actions.

B.  Maintains just, courteous, and proper relationships with students, parents, staff members, Board members and others.

C.  Strives for the maintenance of efficiency and knowledge of developments in the employee's field of work.

D.  Fulfills job responsibilities with honesty and integrity.

E.  Directs any complaints/grievances or criticism of other staff members or of any department of the school system toward improving the District.  Such constructive criticism is to be made directly to the school administrator who has the responsibility for improving the situation.

F.  Supports the principle of due process and protects the civil and human rights of all individuals.

G.  Obeys local, state, and national laws and does not knowingly join or support organizations that advocate, directly or indirectly, the overthrow of the government.

H.  Implements the Governing Board's policies and administrative rules and regulations.

I.   Refrains from using school contacts and privileges to promote political or sectarian religious views or personal agenda of any kind.

J.  Pursues appropriate measures to correct any laws, policies, or regulations that are not consistent with sound educational goals.

K.  Avoids using position for personal gain through political, social, religious, economic, or other influence.

L.  Maintains the standards and seeks to improve the effectiveness of the profession through research and continuing professional development.

M. Stresses the proper use and protection of all school properties, equipment, and materials.

N.  Honors all contracts until fulfillment or release.

O.  Does not engage in spreading false or defamatory information about District stakeholders, including but not limited to, students, employees, parents, administration, or Board members of the District.

In the performance of duties, employees shall keep in confidence such information as they may secure unless disclosure serves District purposes or is required by law.

Failure to comply with this policy could result in discipline, up to and including termination of employment for unprofessional/inappropriate employee conduct pursuant to Policy GCQF and/or Policy GDQD.

Adopted:  July 10, 2024

LEGAL REF.:
A.A.C.
R7-2-205 

CROSSREF.:
GCQF Discipline, Suspension, and Dismissal of Professional Staff Members
GDQD Discipline, Suspension, and Dismissal of Support Staff Members