305 ADMINISTRATOR CODE OF ETHICS

Administrators, as part of the educational leadership in the school district community, represent the views of the school district.  Their actions, verbal and nonverbal, reflect the attitude and the beliefs of the school district.  Therefore, administrators will conduct themselves professionally and in a manner fitting to their position.

 

Each administrator will follow the code of ethics stated in this policy.  Failure to act in accordance with this code of ethics or in a professional manner, in the judgment of the board, will be grounds for discipline up to, and including, discharge.

The professional school administrator:

  • Makes the education and well-being of students the fundamental value of all decision making.
  • ŸFulfills all professional duties with honesty and integrity and always acts in a trustworthy and responsible manner.
  • ŸSupports the principle of due process and protects the civil and human rights of all individuals.
  • ŸImplements local, state and national laws.
  • ŸAdvises the school board and implements the board's policies and administrative rules and regulations.
  • ŸPursues appropriate measures to correct those laws, policies, and regulations that are not consistent with sound educational goals or that are not in the best interest of children.
  • ŸAvoids using his/her position for personal gain through political, social, religious, economic or other influences.
  • ŸAccepts academic degrees or professional certification only from accredited institutions.
  • ŸMaintains the standards and seeks to improve the effectiveness of the profession through research and continuing professional development.
  • ŸHonors all contracts until fulfillment, release or dissolution mutually agreed upon by all parties.
  • ŸAccepts responsibility and accountability for one’s own actions and behaviors.
  • ŸCommits to serving others above self.

 

Legal Reference:         

Iowa Code § 279.8

282 I.A.C. 13.

 

Cross Reference:        

404      Employee Conduct and Appearance

 

Approved July 2000                           

Reviewed March 2022                  

Revised