F.C.A. is committed to a drug-free workplace. All applicants and employees are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Illegal use or possession of drugs or alcohol may lead to denial of employment, termination and/or loss of workers’ compensation benefits.
In accordance with the Florida Ethics in Education Act, all employees of First Christian Academy have a duty to report all suspected or actual cases of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect; have immunity from liability if they report such cases in good faith and have a duty to comply with child protective investigations. There is a legal penalty for not reporting suspected or alleged child abuse or alleged misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators. The Florida Abuse Hotline is 1.800.962.2873. The F.C.A. contact is the Head of School.
All instructional personnel, educational support employees, and school administrators have an obligation to report misconduct by instructional personnel, educational support employees, and school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student. Examples of misconduct include obscene language, drug and alcohol use, disparaging comments, prejudice or bigotry, sexual innuendo, cheating or testing violations, physical aggression, and accepting or offering favors. Reports of misconduct of employees should be made to the Head of School of F.C.A.. Reports of misconduct committed by administrators should be made to the Head of School of F.C.A. Legally sufficient allegations of misconduct by Florida-certified educators will be reported to the Office of Professional Practices Services. Policies and procedures for reporting misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators which affect the health, safety, or welfare of a student are posted in the office of First Christian Academy.