..: 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).
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