4. “Cyber-bullying” means the same as that is defined by Policy FHA and Policy FGAD. 5. “Neglect” has the same meaning as defined in Utah Code § 78A-6-105(36). a. The term “parent” means the natural or adoptive or step or foster parent of a child or legal guardian who acts in the place of a parent. Utah Code § 78A-6-105(36) (2018) 6. “Staff” means an employee or any contractor or volunteer with unsupervised access to students. Utah Admin. Rules R277-517-2(2) (January 10, 2017) Professional Conduct District staff are expected to comply with all District policies and to adhere to all requirements of the law. District staff are further expected to act professionally. This includes communicating in a civil manner and not promoting personal opinions, issues, or political positions as part of the instructional process in a manner inconsistent with law. It further includes integrity and honesty in relationships with others and conducting any financial business and accounting for funds honestly and with integrity. District staff are expected to comply with appropriate dress and grooming standards as established by District policy, supervisor directives, and generally accepted professional standards. District employees are required to report arrests and convictions as provided for in Policy DACA. Utah Admin. Rules R277-515-3, -4, -5, and -6 (December 1, 2017) District staff are prohibited from being under the influence of, using, possessing, or distributing any alcoholic beverage, tobacco product (including electronic cigarettes), or controlled substance at school or at a school-related activity where the staff member is functioning as such, as outlined in Policy DAG. District staff are further expected to support District efforts to reduce inappropriate drug use and alcohol or tobacco use among students, including by reporting student actions as provided by Policy DDB. Utah Admin. Rules R277-515-3(4)(h), (i) (December 1, 2017) District staff are prohibited from knowingly viewing or accessing pornographic or indecent material in any form (print, electronic, or otherwise) while on school premises or at a school- related activity or by using District devices, internet access, or other resources. District staff may not knowingly use, view, create, distribute, or store pornographic or indecent material involving children at any time. Utah Admin. Rules R277-495-4(1)(c) (April 8, 2019) Utah Admin. Rules R277-515-4(2)(b)(vii) to (ix) (December 1, 2017) Utah Code § 76-10-1235 (2007) Professional and Ethical Relationships with Students District staff are to comport themselves in a way that contributes to maintaining and fostering a positive, effective, non-disruptive and safe learning environment for students. This includes maintaining professional and appropriate demeanor and relationships with students, both during and outside of school hours and on and off campus. This also includes respecting appropriate intrapersonal boundaries in interacting with students and avoiding behavior that could reasonably lead to the appearance of impropriety. Staff are prohibited from engaging in the following conduct towards students:
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