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GAMUT Online: Redondo Beach USD : Dismissal AR 4117.4

Redondo Beach USD I 4000 I AR 4117.4 Personnel

Dismissal

Permanent Employees

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Permanent employees shall not be dismissed from their position except when cause for dismissal canbe shown. Cause and procedures for dismissal are defined by provisions of Education Code 44932 etseq.

(cf. 4116 - Probationary/Permanent Status)

Probationary Employees

During the school year, certificated probationary employees may be dismissed for causes specified inEducation Code 44932 or for unsatisfactory performance determined pursuant to Education Code44660-44665. Procedures and time limits for such action shall be those set forth in Education Code44948.3.

(cf. 4115 - Evaluation/Supervision)

At the end of the school year, the Board of Education may decide not to rehire probationaryemployees without a statement of reasons, giving notice in accordance with Education Code44929.21.

(cf. 4117.6 - Decision Not to Rehire)

Legal References:

EDUCATION CODE

44660-44665 Evaluation and assessment of performance

44842 Automatic declining of employment

44918 Substitute or temporary employee; reemployment rights

44929.21 Districts with 250 ADA or more; notice of reelection decision.

44929.23 Districts with daily attendance less than 250

44932-44947 Suspension and/or dismissal of permanent employees

44948 Dismissal or suspension of probationary employees during school year

44948.2 Election to use provisions of Education Code 44948.3

44948.3 Dismissal of probationary employees (over 250 ADA)

44948.5 Dismissal of probationary employees (under 250 ADA)

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44949 Cause, notice and right to hearing for dismissal of probationary employee

44953 Dismissal of substitute employees

44955 Reduction in number of permanent employees

GOVERNMENT CODE

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3543.2 Scope of representation (re duty of district to meet and negotiate regarding causes andprocedures for discipline less than dismissal)

Regulation REDONDO BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

approved: July 6, 1993 Redondo Beach, California

revised: February 7, 1994

revised: May 22, 2007

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GAMUT Online: Redondo Beach USD : Professional Standards BP 4119.21

Redondo Beach USD I 4000 I BP 4119.21 Personnel

Professional Standards

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The Board of Education expects district employees to maintain the highest ethical standards, exhibitprofessional behavior, follow district policies and regulations, and abide by state and federal laws.Employee conduct should enhance the integrity of the district and advance the goals of the district'seducational programs. Each employee should make a commitment to acquire the knowledge and skillsnecessary to fulfill his/her responsibilities and should focus on his/her contribution to the learning andachievement of district students.

(cf. 0200 - Goals for the School District)

(cf. 4112.2 - Certification)

(cf. 4119.1/4219.1/4319.1 - Civil and Legal Rights)

(cf. 4131 - Staff Development)



The Board encourages district employees to accept as guiding principles the professional standardsand codes of ethics adopted by educational or professional associations to which they may belong.

(cf. 2111 - Superintendent Governance Standards)

(cf. 9005 - Governance Standards)

Staff Conduct with Students

The Board expects all employees to exercise good judgment and maintain professional standards andboundaries when interacting with students both on and off school property. Inappropriate employeeconduct shall include, but not be limited to, engaging in harassing or discriminatory behavior;engaging in inappropriate socialization or fraternization with a student; soliciting, encouraging, orestablishing an inappropriate written, verbal, or physical relationship with a student; furnishingtobacco, alcohol, or other illegal or unauthorized substances to a student; or engaging in child abuse.

(cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities)

(cf. 4040 - Employee Use of Technology)

(cf. 5131 - Conduct)

(cf. 6163.4 - Student Use of Technology)

An employee who observes or has evidence of inappropriate conduct between another employee and astudent shall immediately report such conduct to the principal or Superintendent or designee. Anemployee who has knowledge of or suspects child abuse shall file a report pursuant to the district'schild abuse reporting procedures as detailed in AR 5141.4 - Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting.

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(cf. 5141.4 - Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting)

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Any employee who is found to have engaged in inappropriate conduct with a student in violation ofthe law or this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action.

(cf. 4118 - Suspension/Disciplinary Action)

(cf. 4218 - Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action)

Legal Reference:

EDUCAT10N CODE

200-262.4 Prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sex

PENAL CODE

11164-11174.4 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5

80331-80338 Rules of conduct for professional educators

Management Resources:

COUNCIL OF CHIEF STATE SCHOOL OFFICERS PUBLlCATIONS

Standards for School Leaders, 1996

NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOC1ATION PUBLlCATIONS

Code of Ethics of the Education Profession, 1975

WEB SITES

CSBA: http://www.csba.org

Association of California School Administrators: http://www.acsa.org

California Department of Education: http://www.cde.ca.gov

California Federation of Teachers: http://www.cft.org

California School Employees Association: http://www.csea.com

California Teachers Association: http://www.cta.org

Commission on Teacher Credentialing: http://www.ctc.ca.gov

Council of Chief State School Officers: http://www.ccsso.org



Policy REDONDO BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

adopted: February 23, 2010 Redondo Beach, California

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Redondo Beach USD I 4000 I E 4119.21 Personnel

Professional Standards

CODE OF ETHICS OF THE EDUCATION PROFESSION

Preamble

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The educator, believing in the worth and dignity of each human being, recognizes the supremeimportance of the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, and the nurturing of democratic principles.Essential to these goals is the protection of freedom to learn and to teach and the guarantee of equaleducational opportunity for all. The educator accepts the responsibility to adhere to the highest ethicalstandards.

The educator recognizes the magnitude of the responsibility inherent in the teaching process. Thedesire for the respect and confidence of one's colleagues, of students, of parents, and of the membersof the community provides the incentive to attain and maintain the highest possible degree of ethicalconduct. The Code of Ethics of the Education Profession indicates the aspiration of all educators andprovides standards by which to judge conduct.

Principle 1. Commitment to the Student

The educator strives to help each student realize his/her potential as a worthy and effective member ofsociety. The educator therefore works to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledgeand understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals.

In fulfillment of the obligation to the student, the educator:

1. Shall not unreasonably restrain the student from independent action in the pursuit of learning

2. Shall not unreasonably deny the student access to varying points of view

3. Shall not deliberately suppress or distort subject matter relevant to the student's progress

4. Shall make reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions harmful to learning or to healthand safety

5. Shall not intentionally expose the student to embarrassment or disparagement

6. Shall not on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, national origin, marital status, political orreligious beliefs, family, social, or cultural background, or sexual orientation, unfairly:

a. Exclude any student from participation in any program

b. Deny benefits to any student

c. Grant any advantage to any student

7. Shall not use professional relationships with students for private advantage


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8. Shall not disclose information in the course of professional service unless disclosure serves acompelling professional purpose or is required by law

Principle 11. Commitment to the Profession

The education profession is vested by the public with a trust and responsibility requiring the highestideals of professional service.

In the belief that the quality of the services of the education profession directly influences the nationand its citizens, the educator shall exert every effort to raise professional standards, to promote aclimate that encourages the exercise of professional judgment, to achieve conditions that attractpersons worthy of the trust to careers in education, and to assist in preventing the practice of theprofession by unqualified persons.

In fulfillment of the obligation of the profession, the educator:

1. Shall not in any application for a professional position deliberately make a false statement or fail todisclose a material fact related to competency and qualifications

2. Shall not misrepresent his/her professional qualifications

3. Shall not assist any entry into the profession of a person known to be unqualified in respect tocharacter, education, or other relevant attribute

4. Shall not knowingly make a false statement concerning the qualifications of a candidate for aprofessional position

5. Shall not assist a noneducator in the unauthorized practice of teaching

6. Shall not disclose information about colleagues obtained in the course of professional serviceunless disclosure serves a compelling professional purpose or is required by law

7. Shall not knowingly make false or malicious statements about a colleague

8. Shall not accept any gratuity, gift, or favor that might impair or appear to influence professionaldecisions or action

Source: National Education Association, 1975

Exhibit REDONDO BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

version: July 24, 2007 Redondo Beach, California

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES

School employees who are in daily contact with many phases of educational work should be personswhose conduct is beyond reproach and who sincerely believe in the advancement of education and thebetterment of working conditions; therefore, the California School Employees' Association proposesthis Code of Ethics as a standard for its members.


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AS A SCHOOL EMPLOYEE I WILL:

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1. Be proud of my vocation in order that I may use my best endeavors to elevate the standards of myposition so that I may merit a reputation for high quality of service to the end that others may emulatemy example.

2. Be a person of integrity, clean speech, desirable personal habits, and physical fitness.

3. Be just in my criticism and be generous in my praise; to improve and not destroy.

4. At all times be courteous in my relations with students, parents, teachers and others.

5. Be a resourceful person who readily adapts himself to different kinds of work and changedconditions and finds better ways to do things.

6. Conduct myself in a spirit of friendly helpfulness to my fellow employees to the end that I willconsider no personal success legitimate or ethical which is secured by taking unfair advantage ofanother.

7. Associate myself with employees of other districts for the purpose of discussing school problemsand cooperating in the improvement of public school conditions.

8. Always uphold my obligations as a citizen to my nation, my state, my school district and mycommunity, and give them unswerving loyalty.

9. Always bear in mind that the purpose of CSEA is to promote the efficiency and raise the standardsof all school employees and that I shall be equally obligated to assist all my fellow workers.

SOURCE: CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION



CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERS

Preamble

The administrator(s) at a school site have numerous responsibilities that ultimately lead to theimprovement of the performance of all students in the school. By acquiring the skills, attitudes andbehaviors as outlined in the following Professional Standards for School Leaders, students have thebest opportunity to achieve the mission and vision of the district and to meet the expectations of highstandards for student learning.

Standards

A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by:

I. Facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learningthat is shared and supported by the school community

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2. Advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive tostudent learning and staff professional growth

3. Ensuring management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient andeffective learning environment

4. Collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse community interestsand needs, and mobilizing community resources

5. Modeling a personal code of ethics and developing professional leadership capacity

6. Understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, andcultural context

Source: California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders, 200 I



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Redondo BeachUnifiedSchool District

1401 Inglewood Avenue

Redondo Beach

California 90278·3999

TeL 310 379·5449

Fax 310 798-8610

VIA CERTIFIED MAIL

October 10, 2007

California Commission on Teacher CredentialingDivision ofProfessional Practices1900 Capitol AvenueSacramento, CA 95814

Dear Commission:

The Redondo Beach Unified School District has accepted a letter ofresignation from , teacher. plead guilty to abattery charge after being placed on a compulsory leave of absence. Pleasefind attached the related documentation.

Sincerely,

Nancy Billi er, ED.D.Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources

Redondo Beach

Unified

School District


Redondo Beach

California 90278-3999

Tel. 310 379-5449

Fax 310 798-8610

www.rbusd.org

August 10, 2009

Commission on Teacher CredentialingDivision of Professional PracticesP.O. Box 1559Sacramento, CA 95812-1559

To Whom It May Concern:

You are hereby notified pursuant to Section 80303 of Title 5 ofthe CaliforniaCode of Regulations that resigned hisemployment from the District in accordance with the enclosed SettlementAgreement and Release. At the time ofthe settlement, proceedings werepending for termination in accordance with the enclosed Statement ofCharges. Ifthere is any further information required, please contact me at(310)379-5449, Ext. 1211.

Sincerely,

Nancy Bill ger, EdD.Assistant S perintendent,Human Resources

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Redondo Beach


Tel. 310 379·5449

Fax 310 798-8610

Via Certified Mail

March 24, 2009

Commission on Teacher CredentialingDivision of Professional PracticesP.O. Box 944270Sacramento, CA 944270-2700


In accordance with Section 80303 of Title 5 of the California Code ofRegulations, I am hereby notifying the Commission on Teacher Credentialsthat , a teacher with Redondo Beach Unified School Districtresigned in accordance with the attached Settlement Agreement. At the timeof the settlement, a dismissal proceeding was pending. For your information,I am enclosing a copy of the Accusation and Statement of Charges in thatproceeding.

If any additional information is required, please contact me at (310) 937-1211.

Sincerely,

Nancy Billig~~Assistant S perintendent,Human Resources

Redondo Beach

Unified

SchoolDistrict


Redondo Beach


Tel. 310 379-5449

Fax 310 798-8610

www.rbusd.org

CERTIFIED MAIL!RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

March 11, 2010

California Commission on Teacher CredentialingDivision of Professional Practices1900 Capital AvenueSacramento, CA 95814

Dear Commission.

This is a revision of the attached letter sent to you on March 10,2010. Wehave been informed by the Redondo Beach City Attorney's office that one ofour teachers, , has been charged with a violation ofPenalCode sections 647.6(a)(I)PC and 314.lPC. He was arraigned on March 3,2010, and is to appear in Los Angles Superior Court in Torrance on April 13,2010.

/Redondo BeachUnifiedSchool District


Redondo Beach


Tel. 310 379-5449

Fax 310 798-8610

September 26, 2011

State of California

Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Division of Professional Practices

1900 Capitol Avenue

Sacramento, CA95811-4213


This to report, pursuant to Section 80303 ofTitie 5 of California code of Regulations,

that resigned from her employment with the Redondo Beach School District

(the "District") Inaccordance with the enclosed Settlement Agreement. As a result, the

District has dismissed the proceedings pending against .

For your information, a copy of the Accusation in that proceedings is also enclosed.

Sincerely,

Nancy Billi g r, Ed.D.

Assistant erintendent,

Human Resources

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Enclosures



Redondo Beach


Tel. 310 379·5449

Fax 310 798-8610

March 1,2012

Commission on Teacher CredentialingDivision of Professional Practices1900 Capitol AvenueSacramento, CA 95811


This letter is to notify you that pursuant to 5 California Code of RegulationsSection 80303 the Governing Board of the Redondo Beach Unified SchoolDistrict took action to accept the resignation of effectiveFebruary 15, 2012. A copy of the Agreement in connection with thatresignation is enclosed.

Should you require any further information, please contact me at (310)937-1211.

Nancy Billing r, Ed.D.Assistant Su er ntendent,Human Reso s

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