• being alone with a student in dark or closed room or secluded area

• behaving in an overly friendly or familiar way or failing to maintain an appropriate professional boundary with a student

• using forceful or unnecessary physical contact with a student

• administering discipline not compliant with district policy

• accepting or offering of gifts for return of a favor or privilege from students or colleagues

• badgering or habitually teasing a student

• mocking or belittling a student

• chronically embarrassing a student

• displaying prejudice or bigotry against a student

• suspicion of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol

• failing to properly supervise students or to ensure student safety

• cheating, falsifying information or testing violations

• retaliating against a student or colleague for reporting misconduct

• bantering or engaging in colloquial or slang communications with a student

• directing or using profane, offensive, or explosive language in the presence of students

• making lewd or suggestive comments or overtures toward a student or colleague

1. If you feel uncomfortable

2. If you question the person’s motives or actions

3. If you are unsure

Protect the students and yourself and report.

• Report allegations or suspicion of misconduct by an instructional personnel member to your school administrator or district contact

• Report allegations or suspicion of misconduct by your school administrator to your district contact

• Document the activities or details of the event

• Secure evidence (if applicable)

All employees and agents of a district school board, charter school or private school have a duty to report misconduct.

If you are aware of or observe misconduct

REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY!

• Classroom teachers

• Paraprofessionals

• Substitute teachers

• Librarians, guidance counselors and social workers

• Career specialists and school psychologists

• Principals, Assistant Principals and Deans

Possible penalties for instructional personnel or site administrators who fail to report misconduct may include:

• Written Reprimand

• Suspension with or without pay

• Termination of employment

• Discipline/Sanctions on an educator's certificate