Ethics in Education Policies and Procedures

Students’ Rights

Bethel Junior Academy prohibits discrimination against students or clients accepted into this family. Students and/or clients are admitted without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

“In accordance with Federal law, and US Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9922 (Voice). Individual who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”

Standards of Ethical Conduct

Training Requirement

All instructional personnel and administrators are required as a condition of employment to complete training on these standards of ethical conduct.

Duty to Report Misconduct and Procedure to Misconduct by Instructional Personnel and Administration
All employees and administrators have obligation to report misconduct by instructional personnel and school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student. Examples of misconduct include obscene language, drug and alcohol use, disparaging comments, prejudice or bigotry, sexual innuendo, cheating misconduct of employees should be made to the Principal,
             Dr. James Previlus
             2580 F Avenue
             Riviera Beach, FL 33404
             (561) 379-4291
Reports of misconduct committed by administrators should be made to the Superintendent of Education of Southeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Inc.
             Dr. Sandra Fletcher
             1701 Robie Avenue
             Mt. Dora, FL 32757
             (352) 735-3142

Liability Protections Any person, official, or institution participating in good faith in any act authorized or required by law or reporting in good faith any instance of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect to the department or any law enforcement agency, shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability which might otherwise result by reason of such action. (F.S. 39.203)