EDLD 5342 - Week 5, Part 1

1. Standard 1.2 example: using the school district suburban to run personal errands
   Standard 1.3 example: submitting receipts for reimbursement for items purchased for personal use
   Standard 1.5 example: accepting a gift from a vendor and then selecting that vendor to sell items to the school district
   Standard 2.6 example: requiring a subordinate to use a friend as a vendor under threat of termination
   Standard 2.7 example: suspending a subordinate who reported you misappropriating funds
2. Standard 1.2 short-range consequences: written reprimand
   Standard 1.2 short-range consequences: termination, change careers, fines
   Standard 1.3 short-range consequences: written reprimand
   Standard 1.3 short-range consequences: termination, change careers, fines
   Standard 1.5 short-range consequences: written reprimand
   Standard 1.5 short-range consequences: termination, change careers, fines
3. - model and promote the highest standard of conduct, ethical principles, and integrity in decision making, actions, and behaviors
   - exhibit understanding and implement policies and procedures that promote district personnel compliance with The Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators
   - apply laws, policies, and procedures in a fair and reasonable manner
   - ensure all staff members know what the school district suburban can and cannot be used for, and install GPS tracking
   - ensure all staff members know what can and cannot be submitted for reimbursement
   - ensure all staff know they cannot accept gifts from vendors

It was very enlightening to read the Educators’ Code of Ethics. It was a great reminder of how all professional educators should act. It was helpful to identify some examples of ethical violations. It is important to remember always to model ethical behavior.