FILE: GBR
GENERAL EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES
SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES
All employees shall have a responsibility to make themselves familiar with, and abide by, the policies of the Orleans Parish School Board and the administrative regulations and procedures designed to implement them. All employees shall be required annually to sign an acknowledgment of their reading and knowledge of the core School Board personnel policies.
ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES
All employees shall be expected to carry out their assigned responsibilities in a conscientious and exemplary manner. This includes daily punctual attendance at work, proper care and protection of School Board property, and concern and attention toward their own and the School Board’s legal responsibility to supervise students for their safety and welfare.
POSITIVE ROLE MODELS
All persons employed by the Orleans Parish School Board shall be expected to act properly and professional as representatives of the School Board. As such, they shall be expected to present themselves as positive examples to the students and community they serve.
Employees shall dress in a professional manner and shall not engage in inappropriate conduct. The use of abusive or profane language in the presence of students or while representing the School Board shall be expressly prohibited.
RECORDS AND REPORTS
All personnel shall keep applicable records and prepare and submit reports on a timely basis as may be required by state law, Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) directives, School Board policy and administrative regulations or as directed by their supervisors.
REPORTING CRIME, UNETHICAL, AND DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR
All employees of the School Board shall be required to report to their immediate supervisor, any illegal or unethical practices or any disruptive behavior occurring on school property. The responsible administrator has the obligation to conduct an immediate investigation of the allegation and, upon verification of a criminal, unethical, or disruptive behavior, to report to the Superintendent and, if warranted, appropriate law enforcement authorities, in a manner consistent with procedures established by the Superintendent. Under certain conditions, it may be necessary to advise the District Attorney concerning the possible violation of any state laws.
Employees and officials of the School Board shall be prohibited from taking any retaliatory action against any employee who in good faith has reported suspected illegal or unethical practices of others.
Ref: La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §17:81
Orleans Parish School Board