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EASTON AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
No. 417
SECTION:
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES
TITLE:
CONDUCT/DISCIPLINARY
PROCEDURES
ADOPTED:
March 5, 2007
REVISED:
July 17, 2008
417. CONDUCT/DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
1.
Purpose
All professional 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 professional 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 a professional employee pursuant to law,
the Board shall hold a hearing in accordance with the procedures established in the
School Code.
3.
Guidelines
SC 1127
2 Pa. C.S.A.
Sec. 551 et seq
All professional employees shall comply with district policies, rules and regulations;
attempt to maintain order; perform assigned job functions; and carry out directives
issued by supervisors.
In the event it is necessary to demote or dismiss a professional 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.
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5.
Use of profane or abusive language, symbols or conduct.
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.
Supervision
Professional employees shall be under the immediate supervision of the principal of
the building to which they are assigned.
Taken from Policy
317
Code Of Ethics
An employee'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 employee acknowledges that the schools of the district belong to
the public they serve for the purpose of providing educational opportunities to all.
However, the employee assumes responsibility for providing professional leadership
in the school and community. This responsibility requires the employee to maintain
standards of exemplary professional conduct. It must be recognized that the
employee's actions will be viewed and appraised by the community, professional
associates, and students. To these ends, the employee subscribes to the following
statements of standards.
An employee 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.
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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.
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 1122, 1151
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