Abused and Neglected Child Reporting. The Superintendent is authorized to develop administrative procedures and take other action as needed to implement Board policy and otherwise fulfill their responsibilities. The Superintendent may delegate to other District staff members the exercise of any powers and the discharge of any duties imposed upon the Superintendent by Board of Education policies or by Board vote. The delegation of power or duty, however, shall not relieve the Superintendent of responsibility for the action that was delegated.
Abused and Neglected Child Reporting. The Special Education Director is authorized to develop administrative procedures to implement Governing Board policy. The Special Education Director may delegate to other Joint Agreement staff members the exercise of any powers and the discharge of any duties imposed upon the Special Education Director by Governing Board policies or by Board vote. The delegation of power or duty, however, shall not relieve the Special Education Director of responsibility for the action that was delegated. Qualifications and Appointment The Special Education Director must be of good character and of unquestionable morals and integrity. The Special Education Director shall have the experience and the skills necessary to work effectively with the Governing Board, Executive Committee, Joint Agreement employees, students, and the community. The Special Education Director shall have proper licensure/State approval. When the office of the Special Education Director becomes vacant, the Executive Committee will conduct a search to find the most capable person for the position and make a recommendation to the Governing Board for ratification. Qualified staff members who apply for the position will be considered for the vacancy.
Abused and Neglected Child Reporting. The personal safety and welfare of each child is of paramount concern to the Board of Trustees, employees and patrons of the School District. It is of particular importance that employees within the District become knowledgeable and thoroughly educated as to their legal and ethical responsibilities on observation and reporting of suspected child abuse, child abandonment or child neglect. The Superintendent shall review with staff the legal requirements concerning suspected child abuse.
Abused and Neglected Child Reporting. 5. Discipline up to and including dismissal will occur for any employee who violates an employee conduct standard or engages in any of the following:
Abused and Neglected Child Reporting. In addition to reporting the suspected abuse, the complaint shall also be processed under policy 2:265, Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure, or policy 2:260, Uniform Grievance Procedure.
Abused and Neglected Child Reporting. District management duties include, without limitation, preparing, submitting, publishing, and posting reports and notifications as required by State and federal law. The Superintendent is authorized to develop administrative procedures and take other action as needed to implement Board policy and otherwise fulfill his or her responsibilities. The Superintendent may delegate to other District staff members the exercise of any powers and the discharge of any duties imposed upon the Superintendent by School Board policies or by Board vote. The delegation of power or duty, however, shall not relieve the Superintendent of responsibility for the action that was delegated.
Abused and Neglected Child Reporting. 6. Not disclose student record information, including student work, photographs of students, names of students, or any other personally identifiable information about students, in compliance with policy 5:130, Responsibilities Concerning Internal Information. For SASED employees, proper approval may include implied consent under the circumstances.
Abused and Neglected Child Reporting. Any District employee who suspects or receives knowledge that a student maybe an abused or neglected child shall: (1) immediatelyreport or cause a report to be made to the Ill. Dept. of Children and Family Services (DCFS) on its Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-25-ABUSE (0-000-000-0000)(within Illinois); 0-000-000-0000 (outside of Illinois); or 0-000-000-0000 (TTY), and (2) follow directions given by DCFS concerning filing a written report within 48 hours with the nearest DCFS field office. Any District employee who believes a student is in immediate danger of harm, shall first call 911. The employee shall also promptlynotifythe Superintendent or Building Principal that a report has been made. The Superintendent or Building Principal shall immediatelycoordinate anynecessary notifications to the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) with DCFS, the applicable school resource officer (SRO), and/or local law enforcement. Negligent failure to report occurs when a District employee personallyobserves an instance of suspected child abuse or neglect and reasonablybelieves, in his or her professional or official capacity, that the instance constitutes an act of child abuse or neglect under the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA) and he or she, without willful intent, fails to immediatelyreport or cause a report to be made of the suspected abuse or neglect to DCFS. Any District employee who discovers child pornographyon electronic and information technologyequipment shall immediatelyreport it to local law enforcement, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s CyberTipline 0-000-XXX-XXXX (0-000-000-0000) or online at xxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/ or xxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. The Superintendent or Building Principal shall also be promptlynotified of the discovery and that a report has been made. Any District employee who observes anyact of hazing that does bodilyharm to a student must report that act to the Building Principal, Superintendent, or designee who will investigate and take appropriate action. If the hazing results in death or great bodilyharm, the employee must first make the report to law enforcement and then to the Superintendent or Building Principal. Hazing is defined as anyintentional, knowing, or reckless act directed to or required of a student for the purpose of being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in anygroup, organization, club, or athletic team whose members are or include other students. Abused an...
