Please add a comment related to the Code of Ethics Standards or Chapter 6 of The Leader in Me.
Code of Ethics Standards
Standard 1: Professional Conduct
Standard 2: Trustworthiness
Standard 3: Unlawful Acts
Standard 4: Teacher/Student Relationship
Standard 5: Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco Use or Possession
Standard 6: Public Funds and Property
An educator entrusted with public funds and property should honor that trust with a high level of honesty, accuracy, and responsibility.
Ethical conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:
• Maximizing the positive effect of school funds through judicious use of said funds.
• Modeling for students and colleagues the responsible use of public property.
Unethical conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:
• Misusing public or school-related funds.
• Failing to account for funds collected from students or parents.
• Submitting fraudulent requests for reimbursement of expenses or for pay.
• Co-mingling public or school-related funds with personal funds or checking accounts.
• Using school property without the approval of the local board of education/governing body.
The Leader in Me—Chapter 6
Stephen R. Covey
“In years to come, your students may forget what you taught them. But they will always remember how you made them feel.”—Sign in A.B. Combs faculty room, author unknown
Questions to consider for Chapter 6
What are the lessons learned from this chapter about duplicating an initiative from another school?
What are some of the tangible results from implementing a leadership theme?
How are the roles of leadership and partnerships with community stakeholders and parents important in implementing such a change initiative?
