Shall endeavor to understand community cultures and diverse home environments of students;
Shall not knowingly distort or misrepresent facts concerning educational issues;
Shall distinguish between personal views and the views of the employing educational agency;
Shall not interfere in the exercise of political and citizenship rights and responsibilities of others;
Shall not use institutional privileges for private gain, for the promotion of political candidates, or for partisan political activities; and
Shall not accept gratuities, gifts, or favors that might impair or appear to impair professional judgment, and shall not offer any of these to obtain special advantage.
Shall exemplify behaviors which maintain the dignity and integrity of the profession;
Shall accord just and equitable treatment to all members of the profession in the exercise of their professional rights and responsibilities;
Shall keep in confidence information acquired about colleagues in the course of employment, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law;
Shall not use coercive means or give special treatment in order to influence professional decisions;
Shall apply for, accept, offer, or assign a position or responsibility only on the basis of professional preparation and legal qualifications; and
Shall not knowingly falsify or misrepresent records of facts relating to the educator's own qualifications or those of other professionals.
Section 2. Violation of this administrative regulation may result in cause to initiate proceedings for revocation or suspension of Kentucky certification as provided in KRS 161.120 and 704 KAR 20:585. (21 Ky.R. 2344; eff. 5-4-95; recodified from 704 KAR 20:680, 7-2-2002.)
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Revised Spring 2018