Finance EDLD 5342 Week 5 Assignment - Part 1

Week 5 Part 1 Assignment

Standard 1.1. The educator shall not intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly engage in deceptive practices regarding official policies of the school district, educational institution, educator preparation program, the Texas Education Agency, or the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) and its certification process.

Example of Unethical Behavior: An administrator knows that it is time for one of his teacher’s certification renewal. The administrator falsifies certificates so that said teacher has enough hours to recertify.

Standard 1.2. The educator shall not knowingly misappropriate, divert, or use monies, personnel, property, or equipment committed to his or her charge for personal gain or advantage.
Example of Unethical Behavior: An administrator keeps the gate at sporting events. The money is occasionally taken home by the administrator instead of taking it back to the school and putting it in the safe. The administrator is guilty of taking some of the money.
Consequences: The actions will be reported to criminal authorities and the administrator may be allowed to resign or will be terminated. Upon resignation or dismissal, the administrator will be reported to SBEC and/ or TEA. The administrator could possibly lose his certification.
Preventative Action: Educators must apply and adhere to, laws, policies , and procedures in a fair and reasonable manner. (Supt. Competency) Administrators should always turn money they are handling over to another administrator or his designee. Money should never be taken to an employee’s home unless it has been counted in the presence of witnesses.
Standard 1.3. The educator shall not submit fraudulent requests for reimbursement, expenses, or pay.

Example of Unethical Behavior: While purchasing supplies for school, an administrator makes purchases for himself using the school credit card.

Consequences: The administrator may be asked to repay the misappropriated funds. He may also be asked to resign or will be terminated. Resignation or termination may be reported to SBEC and / or TEA. The administrator may possibly lose his certification.

Preventative Action: Administrators must model and promote the highest level of conduct, ethical principles, and integrity in decision making, actions and behaviors. (Supt. Competency) All purchases must be made only after receiving a signed purchase order from the employee’s superior. Credit card purchases must have detailed receipts that are scrutinized by the business manager.

Standard 2.3. The educator shall adhere to written local school board policies and state and federal laws regarding the hiring, evaluation, and dismissal of personnel.

Example of Unethical Behavior: An administrator evaluates teachers with whom he has a more personal relationship in a less stringent manner than he does those teachers that he is not as close to.
Consequences: The administrator may be reprimanded by his superior, and possibly be allowed to resign or to be terminated if the offense is extensive. If the offense is more subtle, the administrator may be removed from evaluative duties and may be required to attend professional development regarding evaluation and/or school ethics. Long range consequences may result in the administrator‘s loss of certification.

Preventative Action: Administrators that evaluate teachers should adhere to all policies and procedures in a fair and reasonable manner (Supt. Competency). A grievance plan shall be in place for employees that are evaluated.

Standard 2.4. The educator shall not interfere with a colleague's exercise of political, professional, or citizenship rights and responsibilities.

Example of Unethical Behavior: An administrator sends an email to teachers and staff members promoting a friend that is running for public office.