Assignment task: A teacher's contract states the workday runs from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. A teacher arrives at work every day at 8:30 a.m. but signs in at 7:45 a.m.
1. What possible issues/concerns might this scenario raise?
2. How could this situation become a violation of the law, the "Code of Ethics" or other school /district policies?
3. Analyze this situation from differing perspectives: what are some potential consequences for the teacher, administrators, for the students and the school community?
4. What responses/actions will result in a more positive outcome and/or what proactive measures might be considered?
5. Link conduct to Code of Ethics: Identify the professional standards of conduct that may have been breached or implicated by the conduct.