Common use of Academic and Professional Responsibility Clause in Contracts

Academic and Professional Responsibility. Since teachers are working with students who have not reached full maturity, they are expected to consider carefully their words, deeds, actions and personal image in all classroom and supplementary duty situations. It is the responsibility of the teacher to insure fair presentations of facts, philosophies and ideologies for consideration. Freedom of individual consciences, association and expression will be encouraged and fairness in procedure will be observed to safeguard the legitimate interests of the school and community. Patriotism in its highest form requires dedication to the principles of our democratic heritage. Professional ethics require sharing the responsibility for the development of sound policy with all other citizens. As educators, we are particularly accountable for participating in the development of education programs and policies, and for interpreting them to the public. The professional staff is committed to the Code of Ethics of the educational profession as adopted by the Michigan Education Association and the National Education Association. The Association agrees to establish a professional committee to work with the Board of Education in the areas listed: A. The implementation of Article XI and XII with specific reference to requests not specifically covered by the Master Agreement. The final decision in all cases, however, to remain with the Board of Education B. The implementation of the Code of Ethics of the Association.

Academic and Professional Responsibility. Since teachers are working with students who have not reached full maturity, they are expected to consider carefully their words, deeds, actions actions, and personal image in all classroom and supplementary duty situations. It is the responsibility of the teacher to insure fair presentations of facts, philosophies and ideologies for consideration. Freedom of individual consciencesconscience, association and expression will be encouraged and fairness in procedure will be observed to safeguard the legitimate interests of the school and community. Patriotism in its highest form requires dedication to the principles of our democratic heritage. Professional ethics require sharing the responsibility for the development of sound policy with all other citizens. As educators, educators we are particularly accountable for participating in the development of education programs and policies, and for interpreting them to the public. The professional staff is committed to the Code of Ethics of the educational profession as adopted by the Michigan Education Association and the National Education Association. The Association agrees to establish a professional professionalism committee to work with the Board of Education in the areas listed: A. The implementation of Article XI and XII with specific reference to requests not specifically covered by the Master Agreement. The final decision in all cases, however, to remain with the Board of Education Education. B. The implementation of the Code of Ethics of the Association.