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Reporting Employee Misconduct

Varyvoda Christian Academy is committed to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of every student.

All employees, educational support personnel, instructional personnel, and school administrators have a duty to report alleged misconduct by an employee or school administrator that affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student.

Reports of suspected misconduct should be made to:

Elvira Varyvoda
Phone: 586-395-9250
Email: VUAchristianacademy@gmail.com

Examples of misconduct include, but are not limited to, physical, verbal, sexual, or emotional abuse; inappropriate relationships or communications with students; harassment; discrimination; neglect; and conduct involving drugs, alcohol, violence, or other behavior that threatens a student’s health, safety, or welfare.

Employees who fail to report misconduct may be subject to disciplinary action and penalties under Florida law, including sanctions against an educator’s Florida teaching certificate when applicable.

Reporting Child Abuse, Abandonment, or Neglect

Any person who knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is being abused, abandoned, or neglected must report that information immediately.

Florida Abuse Hotline: 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873)
Online Reporting: https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us/
For an immediate emergency, call 911.

A person who knowingly and willfully fails to report suspected child abuse, abandonment, or neglect may face criminal penalties under Florida law.

Employee Liability Protections

Florida law provides immunity from civil or criminal liability to individuals who report suspected child abuse, abandonment, or neglect in good faith. Florida law also provides certain protections to employers who disclose truthful information concerning an employee or former employee to a prospective employer.

Standards of Ethical Conduct

Varyvoda Christian Academy requires all educational support employees, instructional personnel, and school administrators to complete training regarding the school’s standards of ethical conduct and their responsibility to report misconduct.

Varyvoda Christian Academy will not enter into or enforce a confidentiality agreement intended to conceal misconduct by an employee or school administrator that affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student.