Reporting Misconduct (Cont.)
Training Requirements
All instructional personnel, educational support employees, and administrators are required as a condition of employment to complete training on these standards of ethical conduct.
Reporting Misconduct by Instructional Personnel and Administrators
All employees, educational support employees, and administrators have an obligation to report misconduct by instructional personnel and school administrators which affects the health,
safety, or welfare of a student. Examples of misconduct 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 misconduct of employees should be made to the principal: Suzana
Schuster (954) 404-7785 or email to sunsetsudbury@gmail.com
Reports of misconduct committed by administrators should be made to:
Michelle Hunt (954) 404-7785 or email to info@sunsetsudbury.org
Legally sufficient allegations of misconduct by Florida certified educators will
be reported to the Office of Professional Practices Services.
Policies and procedures for reporting misconduct by instructional personnel or
school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student
are posted on the wall in our front office and on our website at:
http://sunsetsudbury.org/reporting-misconduct/
Reporting Child Abuse, Abandonment or Neglect All employees and agents have an
affirmative duty to report all actual or suspected cases of child abuse, abandonment,
or neglect
Call 1-800-96-ABUSE or report online
at: http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse/report/
Signs of Physical Abuse
The child may have unexplained bruises, welts, cuts, or other injuries; broken
bones; or burns. A child experiencing physical abuse may seem withdrawn or
depressed, seem afraid to go home or http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse/report/
may run away, shy away from physical contact, be aggressive, or wear
inappropriate clothing to hide injuries.
Signs of Sexual Abuse
The child may have torn, stained or bloody underwear, trouble walking or
sitting, pain or itching in genital area, or a sexually transmitted disease. A
child experiencing sexual abuse may have unusual knowledge of sex or act
seductively, fear a particular person, seem withdrawn or depressed, gain or
lose weight suddenly, shy away from physical contact, or run away from
home.
Signs of Neglect
The child may have unattended medical needs, little or no supervision at
home, poor hygiene, or appear underweight. A child experiencing neglect may
be frequently tired or hungry, steal food, or appear overly needy for adult
attention.
Patterns of Abuse
Serious abuse usually involves a combination of factors. While a single sign
may not be significant, a pattern of physical or behavioral signs is a serious
indicator and should be reported.
Liability Protections
Any person, official, or institution participating in good faith in any act
authorized or required by law, or reporting in good faith any instance of child
abuse, abandonment, or neglect to the department or any law enforcement
agency, shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability which might
otherwise result by reason of such action. (F.S. 39.203) An employer who
discloses information about a former or current employee to a prospective
employer of the former or current employee upon request of the prospective
employer or of the former or current employee is immune from civil liability for
such disclosure or its consequences unless it is shown by clear and
convincing evidence that the information disclosed by the former or current
employer was knowingly false or violated any civil right of the former or violated any civil right of the former or current employee protected under F.S. Chapter 760. (F.S. 768.095)