..: Ethics in Education Act :.

Children's Safety... Our First Priority

GRAD Academy will conduct an employment history check for instructional personnel, school administrators or any position that requires direct contact with students. The information received from the previous employers and references will be documented.

Any employee will be automatically disqualified from employment if he/she has been convicted of an act listed under
s.1012.315.F.S.

When an employee is dismissed, terminated or resigns in lieu of termination due to misconduct that affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student, there will be NO confidentiality agreement and the information will be disclosed if GRAD Academy is asked for a reference.

All prospective employees will be screened through the Employment Screening Tool provided by the Florida School Choice, Department of Education.

All new employees must attend training provided by GRAD Academy regarding ethical standards for misconduct that affects the health, safety or welfare of a student. If an employee suspects another employee, instructional, administrative, or anyone who has direct contact with a student of any misconduct, the employee must call the toll-free abuse hotline number that is located on the posters through out the school and in the employee handbook, (1-800-96ABUSE).

Anyone who suspects misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare or a student can contact the toll-free abuse hotline number at (1-800-96ABUSE).

View the Florida Department of Education, Code of Ethics - Education Profession

Read Florida Education Association's, Ethics in Education Brochure

 

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