Vocabulary 1
The total number of Georgia Code of Ethics
The temporary invalidation of any certificate for a period of time specified by the Professional Standards Commission
Suspension
Educator held a candy fundraiser for a 4th grade trip. After the trip she continued with the candy fundraiser and began an unauthorized t-shirt sale. Audit revealed unaccounted funds of $2,628.50 plus she purchased gift certificates for herself and another teacher for a “Day at the Spa”. (4 codes violated)
Standards 4, 5, 6, and 9
Standard 3
Alcohol and Drugs
Standard 10
Testing
Money paid for a work or service
remuneration
Notifies the certificate holder that their conduct is unethical
Warning
The educator had a romantic relationship with a student. He attended the student’s athletic events (with roses), bought her a cell phone, and took gifts for the student to her school. They were text messaging and talking on the phone extensively, and the educator emailed the student a seven page love letter/story. (3 codes violated)
Standards 1, 2, and 9
Standard 2
Conduct with Students
Standard 4
Honesty
Guidelines for appropriate behavior for educators that helps them know what is expected and considered to be ok
Code of Ethics
The refusal to grant initial certification to an applicant for a teaching certificate
Denial
The educator stole gasoline from the school system valued at $1,032.75. (4 codes violated)
Standards 1, 5, 6, and 9
Standard 8
Required Reports
Standard 1
Legal Compliance
Quarterly appraisal of an educators' conduct by the Professional Standards Commission through contact with the educator and their employer
Monitoring
The invalidation of any certificate held by an educator
Revocation
An educator had two loaded guns in the desk drawer. (2 codes violated)
Standards 1 and 9
Standard 5
Public Funds and Property
Standard 6
Remunerative Conduct
Conduct that is believed to be contrary to community standards of honesty, good morals or justice; a shameful, vile or corrupt character or acts
Moral Turpitude
Admonishes the certificate holder for their conduct
A teacher gave extra credit to students who contributed to a fundraiser that benefited the teacher. (3 codes violated)
Standards 4, 6, and 9
Standard 7
Confidential Information
Standard 9
Professional Conduct