Laurel Springs School District

 

Teacher-Student Relations Policy #4111.13

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Although it is desired that staff members have a sincere interest in students as individuals, partiality and the appearance of impropriety must be avoided.  Excessive informal and/or social involvement with individual students is prohibited.  Such conduct is not compatible with professional ethics and, as such, will not be tolerated.

 

Staff members are expected to use good judgment in their relationships with students both inside and outside of the school context including, but not limited to, the following guidelines.

 

                        The exchange of purchased gifts between staff members and students is discouraged.

                               

                                Staff-sponsored parties at which students are in attendance, unless they are a part of the school’s extracurricular program and are properly supervised, are prohibited.

                                               

                                Staff member shall not fraternize, written or verbally, with students except on matters that pertain to school-related issues.

                               

                                Staff members shall not associate with students at any time in any situation or activity which could be considered sexually suggestive or involve the presence or use of tobacco, alcohol or drugs.

                               

                                Dating between staff members and students is prohibited.

                               

                                Staff members shall not attempt to counsel, assess, diagnose or treat a student’s personal problem relating to sexual behavior, substance abuse, mental or physical health and/or family relationships but, instead, should refer the student to the appropriate individual or agency for assistance.

               

 

First Reading:  02/06

      

Adopted:  03/06