N. Eugene Malone, Jr. Cha irman Michael G. Murray Vice Cha irman Allen C. Brown, Sr. Donald L. Fi tzgerald Tonya La ird Lewis John Palmer Ann B. Suthowsk i BOARD OF EDUCATION OF WICOMICO COUNTY P.O. Box 1538 2424 NorthGate Drive Salisbury, MD 21802-1538 410-677-4400 FAX 410-677-4444 www.wcboe . or g The Wicomico County Board of Education prohibits illegal discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, immigration status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family/parental status, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, poverty and socioeconomic status, language, or other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other Title 36 designated youth groups. Discrimination undermines our community’s long-standing efforts to create, foster and promote equity, inclusion and acceptance for all. Micah C. Stauffer, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Dear Employees, Wicomico County Public Schools (WCPS) is proud of its reputation as a school system that strongly values integrity, respect, and transparency. This reputation enables us to retain the highest quality employees to ensure that our students gain the knowledge and skills to become successful and responsible graduates and go on to pursue further education and/or rewarding careers. This Code of Conduct identifies for our employees the areas of focus that assist us in maintaining that proud reputation. Within these areas are various Board of Education Policies and WCPS Administrative Procedures that describe the pertinent components of each area of focus. The five (5) areas of focus are: • Confidentiality • Ethics and Finance • Professional Behavior and Mutual Respect • Illegal Behavior • Student Safety and Protection While the Board of Education Policies and WCPS Administrative Procedures outlined in this Code of Conduct may not address all ethical concerns that you could face during your employment, this document provides information that will assist you in making such decisions on a daily basis. Employees are expected to be familiar with these policies and procedures and understand that violations can lead to disciplinary measures up to and including termination of employment. You are encouraged to ask for guidance whenever you need help in these areas. Thank you for helping Wicomico County Public Schools continue its commitment to a workplace that sets a positive example for our students and community. Sincerely, Micah C. Stauffer, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
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