Employee Ethics & Responsibility Report
Employee Ethical Standards
At GMMS, upholding exemplary ethics and behavior among our staff, instructional personnel, and administration is paramount. In pursuit of this objective, we have embraced both the "Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida" and the "Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida," as delineated in Florida Rule 6A-10.080 and 6A-10.081. A hyperlink to the complete text of these regulations is provided below. It is mandatory for all employees to undergo annual training sessions on these ethical guidelines. Download Standards of Ethical Conduct
Responsibility to Report Educator Misconduct
Under the guidelines outlined in section 1006.061 and section 1012.796 of the Florida Statutes, all staff members, including educational support staff and administrators, are required to disclose any instances of misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators that may jeopardize a student's well-being. Such misconduct encompasses various behaviors such as the use of inappropriate language, substance abuse, derogatory remarks, discrimination, suggestive remarks, academic dishonesty, physical aggression, and engaging in or soliciting favors. Should instructional personnel or school administrators become aware of any violations as per section 1012.795 or the Principles of Professional Conduct, they must promptly report the incident. Neglecting to report suspected misconduct may result in disciplinary actions, including termination of employment and the revocation of an educator's certification.
Misconduct by staff or instructional personnel should be reported to:
Rosie Carattini (Director) 407-731-7307
Misconduct by school administrators should be reported to:
Uzma Ansari( Founder) 321-278-6023
Reporting Suspected Child Abuse
All employees and agents have an affirmative duty to report all actual or suspected cases of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect to the Florida Department of Children and Families at 1-800-96-ABUSE or https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us/. All actual or suspected cases of child abuse must also be reported to the Director at GMMS.All instructional personnel and administrators are required as a condition of employment to complete training on the requirement to report all suspected cases of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect. A poster explaining the signs of possible abuse is found below. 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. Download Poster re: DCF Mandatory Abuse Reporting
Responsibility to Report Suspected Child Abuse
Every employee and representative bears a proactive responsibility to promptly disclose any confirmed or suspected instances of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect to the Florida Department of Children and Families via 1-800-96-ABUSE or through the online portal https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us/. Furthermore, any actual or suspected cases of child abuse must be promptly reported to the Director at GMMS.As a condition of employment, all instructional personnel and administrators are obligated to complete training sessions focusing on the obligation to report any suspected cases of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect. A poster elucidating the indicators of potential abuse is accessible below. It's essential to recognize that severe abuse typically manifests as a combination of factors. While an individual sign may not seem significant, a consistent pattern of physical or behavioral indicators signifies a serious concern that warrants reporting.
Responsibility to Report and Confidentiality
Any individual, official, or entity engaging in any act mandated or permitted by law in good faith, or reporting any instance of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect to the appropriate authorities, including the department or law enforcement agency, shall be exempt from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise arise from such actions (F.S. 39.203). Furthermore, an employer who, upon request from a prospective employer or the former/current employee, discloses information regarding a former or current employee, is immune from civil liability for such disclosure and its repercussions unless clear and convincing evidence demonstrates that the information provided by the former or current employer was knowingly false or violated any civil rights of the former or current employee protected under F.S. Chapter 760 (F.S. 768.095).
