Standard 1.2. The educator shall not knowingly misappropriate, divert, or use monies, personnel, property, or equipment committed to his or her charge for personal gain or advantage.
Example: An administrator uses a district credit card to purchase personal items for himself that are not work related.
Consequence: The police would be notified. The employee would have to pay back the money and be given the option to resign or be terminated. The offense would be reported to SBEC within seven days and his certification could be removed.
Standard 1.3. The educator shall not submit fraudulent requests for reimbursement, expenses, or pay.
Example: An administrator submits receipts for hotel, food, and travel expenses that he claimed were for a conference that he never attended.
Preventive Action: Model and promote the highest standard of conduct, ethical principles, and integrity in decision making, actions and behaviors. Be honest at all times.
Standard 1.11. The educator shall not intentionally or knowingly misrepresent his or her employment history, criminal history, and/or disciplinary record when applying for subsequent employment.
Example: An administrator does not disclose a felony from another state.
Consequence: The administrator will be terminated and SBEC will be notified within seven days. The administrator may lose his certification.
Standard 2.4. The educator shall not interfere with a colleague's exercise of political, professional, or citizenship rights and responsibilities.
Example: In a meeting, the administrator advices the staff about who to vote for in the upcoming school board elections.
Preventive Action: Interact with district staff in a professional and ethical manner. Remain professional at all times.
Standard 2.3. The educator shall adhere to written local school board policies and state and federal laws regarding the hiring, evaluation, and dismissal of personnel.
Example: A teacher is told by the administrator to complete their own evaluation and (s)he will sign it.
Consequence: The administrator is reported to her supervisor. A reprimand is placed in her file and the administrator is given strict directives to adhere to regarding evaluations. Violation of any policies, regulations, or guidelines may result in disciplinary action, including termination of employment. DH(Local)
Preventive Action: Apply laws, policies, and procedures in a fair and reasonable manner.
Reflection
When it comes to ethical behavior, it is best to view things in black and white rather than gray. If an action seems questionable, it is best to choose another route. I believe that sometimes, leaders react without reviewing the code of ethics and knowing policy. Those reactions can lead to serious consequences. Then of course, there are those leaders who feel empowered and therefore assume that policies were written for everyone but them.
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