(Adapted from the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida and Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida)

1. Our academy values the worth and dignity of every person, the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, acquisition of knowledge, and the nurture of democratic citizenship. Essential to these standards are freedom to learn and teach and equal opportunity for all.

2. Our primary concern is the student and the development of the student’s potential. Employees will strive for professional growth and exercise the best professional judgment and integrity.

3. Concern for the student requires that instructional personnel:

a. Make reasonable efforts to protect students from conditions harmful to learning and/or mental or physical health or safety.

b. Not unreasonably restrain a student from independent action in pursuit of learning.

c. Not unreasonably deny a student access to diverse points of view.

d. Not intentionally suppress or distort subject matter relevant to a student’s academic program.

e. Not intentionally expose a student to unnecessary embarrassment or disparagement.

f. Not intentionally violate or deny a student’s legal rights.

g. Not harass or discriminate against a student based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or social and family background; and make reasonable efforts to protect students from harassment or discrimination.

h. Not exploit a relationship with a student for personal gain or advantage.

i. Keep personally identifiable student information confidential unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law.

4. Employees must maintain respect and confidence among colleagues, students, parents, and the community and display the highest degree of ethical conduct. Employees shall:

a. Maintain honesty in all professional dealings.

b. Not deny a colleague professional benefits, advantages, or participation in a professional organization on discriminatory grounds.

c. Not interfere with a colleague’s exercise of political or civil rights and responsibilities.

d. Not engage in harassment or discriminatory conduct that unreasonably interferes with professional or work responsibilities or creates a hostile, intimidating, abusive, offensive, or oppressive environment; and make reasonable efforts to protect individuals from such conduct.

e. Not make malicious or intentionally false statements about a colleague.

Kingdom Changers Learning Academy | Standards of Ethical Conduct

All instructional personnel, educational support employees, and administrators are required as a condition of employment to complete training on these standards of ethical conduct.

All instructional personnel, educational support employees, and administrators must report misconduct by instructional personnel, educational support employees, and school administrators affecting a student’s health, safety, or welfare. Examples include obscene language, drug and alcohol use, disparaging comments, prejudice or bigotry, sexual innuendo, cheating or testing violations, physical aggression, and accepting or offering favors.

Reports of employee misconduct should be made to: Valdene Forde.

Reports of administrator misconduct should be made to: Valdene Forde.

Legally sufficient allegations of misconduct by Florida-certified educators will be reported to the Office of Professional Practices Services, as applicable.

Location where reporting policies are posted: School office.

Academy website: kingdomchangers.org

All employees and agents have an affirmative duty to report actual or suspected child abuse, abandonment, or neglect. Call 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873) or use the Florida DCF reporting website:

https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/abuse/abuse-hotline.

If a child is in immediate danger, call 911.

Possible signs include unexplained bruises, welts, cuts, injuries, broken bones, or burns; withdrawal or depression; fear of going home; avoidance of physical contact; or clothing used to hide injuries.

Possible signs include torn, stained, or bloody underwear; difficulty walking or sitting; genital pain or itching; sexually transmitted disease; unusual sexual knowledge or behavior; fear of a particular person; withdrawal; depression; or sudden weight changes.

Possible signs include unattended medical needs, little or no supervision at home, poor hygiene, being underweight, frequent hunger or tiredness, stealing food, or appearing overly needy for adult attention.

Serious abuse may involve a combination of factors. A single sign may not be significant, but a pattern of physical or behavioral signs is a serious indicator and should be reported.