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All staff and volunteers are receiving this
training! |
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Why would you want it kept secret, or
confidential? |
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Done or communicated in confidence |
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Containing information, the unauthorized sharing
of which poses a threat |
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Student performance |
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Student behavior |
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Conversations heard amongst staff |
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Concerns with staff |
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Incidents with students |
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Health and medical issues |
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Parent information |
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The children, faculty and staff at HF-L have the
right to a safe and private environment as they learn and grow. Information shared outside of the
classroom is harmful to the district, staff, children and their families. |
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Establish a positive and mutually respectful
relationship by respecting privacy and unconditional acceptance. |
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Realize that you experience only a snapshot of
the full context of a situation. |
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Student is exhibiting frustration, needing
intervention. You overhear staff members discussing information based on
his or her personal situation and learning needs. |
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What do you do? |
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Continue Activity |
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Talk with the staff involved |
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Keep the information confidential |
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Your friend asks you to keep an eye on her son
while you are working in the school district. You have the opportunity to interact with their child seeing
what he or she is like in the school environment. |
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What do you do? |
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Understand that you are there for a snapshot in
time. |
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Explain to your friend that if they have
questions they should speak to the child’s teacher. |
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Refrain from passing judgment. |
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Express any concerns with the teacher, your
supervisor, or the supervisor of the building. |
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You are in one of the district buildings and
you overhear a staff member complaining about a district initiative
or a classroom situation. Community
members have been talking about the same issues. |
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What do you do? |
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Keep in mind that this is a snapshot in time. |
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Speak to the staff member directly. |
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Discuss your concerns with a building
administrator or your supervisor. |
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Keep in mind confidentiality. |
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You are at a community function, people begin a
conversation about a district employee, you are asked to share your opinion
regarding the issue. |
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What do you do? |
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Do not repeat the conversation |
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Always keep in mind that a person’s reputation
is at stake and the information you are hearing may not be accurate. |
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Advise friends to speak with school personnel. |
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Notes
