The State of Florida (Section 1006.061(2), Florida Statutes) requires that Liberty Christian School provide to the public a reporting procedure for educator misconduct. What follows below is the stated policy of LCS. The State has also made available a brochure. Click here to download “Identifying & Reporting Professional Misconduct.”
OFFENSES CONSIDERED MISCONDUCT
All employees and agents of a public school district, charter school or private school have an obligation and legal responsibility to report misconduct by instructional personnel and school administrators which affects the health, safety or welfare of a student:
- Obscene language
- Drug and alcohol use
- Disparaging comments
- Prejudice or bigotry
- Sexual innuendo
- Cheating
- Testing violations
- Physical aggression
- Accept or offer favors
REPORTING PROCEDURE
If someone tells you about misconduct, be a LEADER:
- Listen
- Evaluate
- Act immediately
- Document
- Encourage
- Report
The reporting procedure should be as follows, depending upon the personnel involved in the misconduct:
Misconduct involving…
- Teacher or support staff should be reported to the principal or administrator of LCS (Contact info listed below).
- Principal should be reported to the administrator of LCS, Jonathan Williams at 407-323-1583, ext. 11.
- Administrator should be reported to the principal of LCS, Jason Williams at 407-323-1583, ext. 18.
MISCONDUCT COMPLAINT FORM
The misconduct complaint form may be obtained from the Florida Depart of Education website. Click here to download the form.
REPORTING CHILD ABUSE
In addition to reporting educator misconduct, all school personnel must report abuse. Everyone should “Look for the Signs” and know “How to Report Abuse” (Click the links to download informative posters).