Professional Conduct Assurance

Proposed Policy: Reporting Professional Misconduct

All employees of Gulf Coast Christian Schools have an obligation and legal responsibility to report misconduct by aides and paraprofessionals, instructional personnel and school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student. Failure to report misconduct may result in penalties up to and including written reprimand, suspension without pay, termination of employment and revocation of an educator’s certificate or legal action.

Employees are to report allegations or suspicion of misconduct by an instructional personnel member to the Gulf Coast Christian School Principal/CEO. Employees are to report allegations or suspicion of misconduct by the Principal/CEO to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees.

Parents and students are expected to report allegations or suspicion of misconduct by aides and paraprofessionals and by instructional personnel to the Gulf Coast Christian School Principal/CEO. Parents and students are to report allegations or suspicion of misconduct by the Principal/CEO to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees.

Examples of professional misconduct include: obscene language, drug and alcohol use, disparaging comments, prejudice or bigotry, sexual innuendo, inappropriate touching of students (including sexual), cheating, testing violations, physical aggression, acceptance or offer of favors, illegal or immoral choices whether on or off campus, or any other behavior that jeopardizes the welfare of children.