Code of Ethics for Catholic School Council Members
A MEMBER SHALL...
- Consider the best interests of all students.
- Be guided by the school and school board mission statements.
- Act within the limits of the roles and responisbilities of a school council, as identified by the school operating guidelines, the school board, and the Ontario Ministry of Education.
- Become familiar with the school policies and operating practices and act in accordance with them.
- Maintain the highest standards of integrity.
- Recognize and respect the personal integrity of each member of the school community.
- Treat all other members with respect and allow for diverse opinions to be shared without interruption.
- Encourage a positive environment in which individual contributions are encouraged and valued.
- Acknowledge democratic principles and accept the consensus of the council.
- Respect the confidential nature of some school business and respect limitations this may place on the operation of the school council.
- Not disclose confidential information.
- Limit discussions at school council meetings to matters of concern to the school community as a whole.
- Use established communication channels when questions or concerns arise.
- Promote high standards of eithical practice within the school community.
- Declare any conflict of interest.
- Not accept any payment or benefit financially through school council involvement.
Source: School Councils: A Guide for Members, 2001
Ministry of Education