NC TeachMarch 6

North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards

Standard ITeachers Demonstrate

Leadership Teachers demonstrate high ethical

standards including honesty, integrity, fair treatment, and respect for others.

Teachers uphold the Code of Ethics and the Standards of Professional Conduct.

Standards of Professional Conduct

Violations of these standards shall subject an educator to investigation and disciplinary action by the SBE or LEA

Generally recognized standards:

The educator shall practice standards of federal, state, and local governing bodies.

Personal Conduct

Positive Role Model Demonstrate high standard of

personal character and conduct

Honesty

Teacher shall NOT engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation in performance of professional duties

Conduct With Students

Treat all students with respect Not commit any abusive act or

sexual exploitation with, to, or in the presence of a student including:

Conduct with Students (cont.)

Use of language that is profane, vulgar, or demeaning

Any sexual act Any solicitation of a sexual act (written, verbal, or

physical) Any act of child abuse Any act of sexual harassment Any intentional solicitation, encouragement, or

consummation of a romantic or physical relationship with a student (the term romantic relationship shall include dating any student)

Confidential Information

Keep in confidence personally identifiable information regarding students or their family members

Rights of Others

Will not willfully or maliciously violate constitutional or civil rights of a student or parent / guardian, or colleague

Confidential Information

Keep in confidence personally identifiable information regarding students or their family members that has been obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure is required or permitted by law or is necessary for the personal safety of the student or others.

Required Reports

Make all reports required by Chapter 115-C in North Carolina General Statutes.

Alcohol or controlled substance abuse

Not be under the influence of, possess, use, or consume on school premises or at a school sponsored activity a controlled substance (without a prescription authorizing such use.

Not be under the influence of, use, or consume an alcoholic beverage or controlled substance on school premises or at a school sponsored activity involving students

Not furnish alcohol or controlled substance to any student (*medications dispensed at school)

Others

Compliance with criminal laws Public Funds and property Shall not perform any act as an

employee during the time the license has been revoked or suspended.

Conduct related to ethical violations

Law / Legal Issues

Who governs public schools?

Federal Approx. 7%

State Approx. 48%

Local Approx. 45%

Who finances public schools?

Federal

State

Local

Federal

U.S Department of Education

http://www.youtube.com/user/usedgov#p/a/u/2/7H2VhjdDw-Y

State of North Carolina

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

State Board of Education State Department of Public

Instruction

Local School District

District School Board Superintendent Assistant Superintendents Central Office Staff Principals Assistant Principals Teachers

Assignment # 1

Go to: www.dpi.state.nc.us/stateboard/legal/law Under General Statutes click on 115C

Assignment: Answer the following questions:

I. Read through 115C-47 : Powers and duties of Local Board of Education

What do you think are the 5 powers that have been the most newsworthy and / or controversial in the past year in NC?

II. Review 115C-105.27: Development and

approval of a School Improvement Plan1. What is the purpose of a SIP?2. List the strategies that must be included in

the SIP.3. Who makes up the School Improvement

Team at an individual school?

Assignment (cont.)

Read 115C-325

What are the grounds for dismissal or demotion of a career teacher?

Value: 10/100 points

Legal Aspects of Education

First Amendment

Freedom of religion, speech, press, and assembly

2 Clauses in the First Amendment that are often cited in lawsuits

Establishment Clause Prohibits the establishment of

government-sanctioned religion

Landmark Case: Engle v Vitale (1962)

Engle v Vitale

Case:

Ruling by Supreme Court

2 Clauses in the 1st Amendment often cited in Law Suits

Free Exercise Clause Protects the rights of free speech and

expression

Landmark Case Tinker v Des Moines (1969)

Tinker v Des Moines

Case:

Supreme Court Ruling

14th Amendment

Requires due process and equal protection

14 Amendment

Two clauses often cited in lawsuits

Due Process

Landmark Case Goss v Lopez (1975)

Goss v Lopez

Case

Ruling by Supreme Court

Two Clauses of the 14th Amendment cited in Lawsuits

Equal Protection Clause

Landmark case Brown v Board of Education (1954)

Brown v Board of Education

Case

Ruling by Supreme Court

Other Landmark Cases

Ingraham v Wright (1977)

New Jersey v TLO (1985)

Assignment

Research a school or district legal case. Some sample topics: School Prayer School Funding Pledge of Allegiance Negligence NCLB Corporal Punishment Discrimination Others

Format

Issue Researched Case Name / Date Summary of Case Decision (by court/judge)

MAXIMUM 2 PAGESMINIMUM 1 PAGE

Assignment Due

No later than Monday, March 15

Submit via Task Stream Attachment

Value 10 / 100 points