Certified Teachers’ Code of Conduct

 Board Approved:  December 18, 2005

Professional Standards-------------

 We agree to:

·        Show respect for the life, dignity and freedom of all persons regardless of gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin.

·        Pursue professional development through educational activities and studies.

·        Seek out and engage in collegial relationships.

·        Represent our qualifications with integrity, including educational achievements and professional affiliations.

·        Provide instruction only in those areas that are within the reasonable boundaries of our competence.

·        Use our knowledge to benefit those we serve.

·        Cultivate an attitude of humanity and humility in our teaching.

Student relationships--------------

We agree to:

·        Respect the rights of our students, including the right to terminate classes and or consult with any other teacher as they may choose.

·        Treat all communications from students with professional confidence.

·        Maintain appropriate boundaries with all students at all times.  We do not engage in sexual harassment in any of its forms.

·        Treat all students with courtesy and respect.

·        Establish a climate that encourages students to act responsibly, to respect one another, to refrain from anger and violence, and to avoid the use of  inappropriate force at all times.