W. Va. Code R. § 126-162-4

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 126-162-4 - Employee Code of Conduct

4.1. "Employee" shall include all school personnel employed by a county board of education whether employed on a regular full-time basis or otherwise, and shall include other personnel such as employees of the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, and all employees of West Virginia Department of Education Institutional Programs.

4.2 All West Virginia school employees shall:

4.2.1. exhibit professional behavior by showing positive examples of preparedness, communication, fairness, punctuality, attendance, language, and appearance.

4.2.2. contribute, cooperate, and participate in creating an environment in which all employees/students are accepted and are provided the opportunity to achieve at the highest levels in all areas of development.

4.2.3. maintain a safe and healthy environment, free from harassment, intimidation, bullying, substance abuse, and/or violence, and free from bias and discrimination.

4.2.4. create a culture of caring through understanding and support.

4.2.5. immediately intervene in any code of conduct violation, that has a negative impact on students, in a manner that preserves confidentiality and the dignity of each person.

4.2.6. demonstrate responsible citizenship by maintaining a high standard of conduct, self-control, and moral/ethical behavior.

4.2.7. comply with all Federal and West Virginia laws, policies, regulations and procedures.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-162-4