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EASTON AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
No. 317
SECTION:
ADMINISTRATIVE
EMPLOYEES
TITLE:
CONDUCT/DISCIPLINARY
PROCEDURES
ADOPTED:
May 17, 2007
REVISED:
317. CONDUCT/DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
1.
Purpose
All administrative employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner
consistent with appropriate and orderly behavior. Effective operation of district
programs requires the cooperation of all employees working together under a system
of policies and rules applied fairly and consistently. The orderly conduct of the
district's functions requires compliance with these policies and rules, and consistent
penalties and disciplinary procedures for violations.
2.
Authority
SC 510
The Board directs that procedures be established whereby administrative employees
are informed of the disciplinary actions that are considered appropriate and may be
applied for violation of district policies, rules and procedures.
SC 1122, 1126,
1127
When dismissal charges are filed against an administrative employee pursuant to
law, the Board shall hold a hearing in accordance with the procedures established in
the School Code.
3.
Guidelines
2 Pa. C.S.A.
Sec. 551 et seq
SC 1127
In the event it is necessary to demote or dismiss an administrative employee, a
hearing shall be provided as required by statute.
When engaged in assigned duties, no employee shall participate in activities that
include but are not limited to the following:
1.
Physical or verbal abuse, or threat of harm, to anyone.
2.
Causing damage to district property, facilities and equipment.
3.
Forceful or unauthorized entry to or occupation of district facilities, buildings
and grounds.
4.
Use, possession, distribution, or sale of alcohol, drugs or other illegal substances.
5.
Use of profane or abusive language, symbols or conduct.
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6.
Failure to comply with directives of district officials, security officers, or law
enforcement officers.
7.
Carrying onto or possessing a weapon on school grounds without authorization
from the appropriate school administrator.
8.
Violation of district policies, rules and regulations.
9.
Violations of federal, state, or applicable municipal law or regulation.
10. Conduct that may obstruct, disrupt, or interfere with teaching, research, service,
administrative, or disciplinary functions of the district, or any activity sponsored
or approved by the Board.
Code Of Ethics
An administrator's professional behavior must conform to an ethical code. The code
must be idealistic and at the same time practical, so that it can apply reasonably to all
administrators. The administrator acknowledges that the schools of the district
belong to the public they serve for the purpose of providing educational
opportunities to all. However, the administrator assumes responsibility for providing
professional leadership in the school and community. This responsibility requires the
administrator to maintain standards of exemplary professional conduct. It must be
recognized that the administrator's actions will be viewed and appraised by the
community, professional associates, and students. To these ends, the administrator
subscribes to the following statements of standards.
An administrator shall:
1.
Make the well-being of students the fundamental value of all decision-making
and actions.
2.
Fulfill professional responsibilities with honesty and integrity.
3.
Support the principle of due process and protect the civil and human rights of all
individuals.
4.
Obey local, state, and national laws and not knowingly join or support
organizations that advocate, directly or indirectly, the overthrow of the
government.
5.
Implement Board policies and administrative rules and regulations.
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6.
Pursue appropriate measures to correct those laws, policies, and regulations that
are not consistent with sound educational goals.
7.
Avoid using positions for personal gain through political, social, religious,
economic, or other influence.
8.
Accept academic degrees or professional certification only from duly accredited
institutions.
9.
Maintain the standards and seek to improve the effectiveness of the profession
through research and continuing professional development.
10. Honor all contracts until fulfillment or release.
4.
Delegation of
Responsibility
SC 1151, 1122
The Superintendent or designee shall prepare and promulgate disciplinary rules for
violations of district policies, rules and procedures that provide progressive
penalties, including but not limited to verbal warning, written warning, reprimand,
suspension, demotion, dismissal, and/or pursuit of civil and criminal sanctions.
School Code
510, 1122,
1126, 1127,
1151
PA Statute
2 Pa. C.S.A.
Sec. 551 et seq