Ethical Conduct

DLC Private School is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity for students, families, staff, and community.

This page outlines the standards of ethical conduct required of all DLC employees and instructional personnel, along with our procedures for reporting misconduct and child abuse.

Student wellbeing

Protecting every learner's dignity and growth

Professional ethics

Honesty and fairness among colleagues

Training required

Mandatory for all staff as a condition of employment

Reporting duty

All employees must report misconduct and abuse

All instructional personnel shall:

a.Make reasonable effort to protect students from conditions harmful to their learning, mental health, or physical safety.

b.Not unreasonably restrain a student from independent action in pursuit of learning.

c.Not deny a student access to diverse points of view.

d.Not suppress or distort subject matter relevant to a student's academic program.

e.Not expose a student to unnecessary embarrassment or disparagement.

f.Not violate or deny a student's legal rights.

g.Not harass or discriminate against any student based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, political beliefs, marital status, handicapping condition, or sexual orientation.

h.Not exploit a relationship with a student for personal gain or advantage.

i.Keep personally identifiable information confidential, unless disclosure is required by law or serves a professional purpose.

All employees shall:

a.Maintain honesty in all professional dealings.

b.Not deny a colleague professional benefits or opportunities based on race, religion, sex, age, or other protected characteristics.

c.Not interfere with a colleague's exercise of political or civil rights and responsibilities.

d.Not engage in harassment or discriminatory conduct that creates a hostile, intimidating, abusive, or oppressive work environment.

e.Not make malicious or intentionally false statements about a colleague.

Reporting misconduct by staff or administrators

All employees have an obligation to report misconduct affecting student health, safety, or welfare

Examples include: obscene language, drug/alcohol use, disparaging comments, physical aggression, sexual innuendo, cheating, or accepting/offering favors.

Staff misconduct — contact:

Kerri Licini — 904-637-1400

Kerri@dlcprivateschool.com

Administrator misconduct — contact:

Lynda Quinones — 904-637-1400

Admin@dlcprivateschool.com

Legally sufficient allegations against Florida-certified educators will be reported to the Office of Professional Practices Services.

Child abuse reporting

Florida abuse hotline — call or report online

1-800-96-ABUSE

Report Online

All employees and agents have an affirmative duty to report all actual or suspected cases of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect. The following signs can serve as indicators — a pattern of signs is the most important signal.

Physical abuse

Unexplained bruises, burns, or cuts
Broken bones or injuries
Withdrawal or fear of going home
Wearing clothing to hide injuries
Aggresive behaviour

Sexual abuse

Torn or bloody undergarments
Unusual sexual knowledge
Withdrawn, depressed, or running away
Fear of a specific person
Sudden weight changes

Neglect

Unattended medical needs
Little or no supervision at home
Poor hygiene or underweight
Frequently tired or hungry
Stealing food

Liability protections

Good faith reporting is protected

Any person reporting in good faith is immune from civil or criminal liability under Florida Statute 39.203. Employers disclosing information about current or former employees to prospective employers are similarly protected under F.S. 768.095, unless the disclosure is knowingly false.