Code No. 307

Administrator

Administrative 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 shall conduct themselves professionally and in a manner fitting to their position at all times.

Each administrator shall 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, shall be grounds for discipline and, possibly, for dismissal.

The professional school administrator:

?        constantly upholds the honor and dignity of the profession in all actions and relations with pupils, colleagues, school board members and the public.

?        obeys local, state and national laws; holds to high ethical and moral standards; and gives loyalty to this country and to the cause of democracy and liberty.

?        accepts the responsibility to master and to contribute to the growing body of specialized knowledge concepts and skills which characterize school administration as a profession.

?        strives to provide the finest possible educational experiences and opportunities to persons in the district.

?        seeks to preserve and enhance the prestige and status of the profession when applying for a position or entering into contractual agreements.

?        carries out in good faith the policies duly adopted by the local board and the regulations of state authorities and renders professional service.

?        does not permit considerations of private gain nor personal economic interest to affect the discharge of professional responsibilities.

?        recognizes that the public schools are the public’s business and seeks to keep the public informed about their schools.

?        supports and practices the administrative team concept.

Legal Reference:        Iowa Code Chapter 279.8 (2003).

                                    282 I.A.C. 13. 

Cross Reference:       100      Mission Statement of the School District

                                    200      Code of Ethics

                                    400      General Personal Conduct and Appearance

                                    500      Student Appearance

Approved:    April 10, 1989          

Reviewed:    February 22, 2005  

Revised: