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SECTION 5
5.0 EMPLOYEE CONDUCT & DISCIPLINARY ACTION

5.1 EMPLOYEE CONDUCT AND WORK RULES

To ensure orderly operations and provide the best possible work environment, SIS expects
staff to follow rules of conduct that will protect the interests and safety of all staff and the
school.

It is not possible to list all the forms of behaviour that are considered unacceptable in the
workplace. The following are examples of infractions of rules of conduct that may result in
disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment:

o Theft or inappropriate removal or possession of property.
o Falsification of time keeping records.
o Working under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
o Possession, distribution, sale, transfer, or use of alcohol or illegal drugs in the
workplace, while on duty, or while operating employer-owned vehicles or
equipment.
o Fighting or threatening violence in the school.
o Boisterous or disruptive activity in the school.
o Negligence or improper conduct leading to damage of employer-owned or parent or
pupil-owned property.
o Insubordination or other disrespectful conduct.
o Violation of safety or health rules.
o Sexual or other unlawful or unwelcome harassment.
o Possession of dangerous or unauthorized materials, such as explosives or firearms, in
the workplace.
o Excessive absenteeism or any absence without notice.
o Unauthorized use of telephones, mail system, or other employer-owned equipment.
o Unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.
o Violation of personnel policies.
o Unsatisfactory performance or conduct.
o Persistent/habitual lateness to work.
o Unruly behaviour, insubordination to authority.
o Persistent failure to meet deadlines.
o Failure to carry out duties professionally.
o Falsification of records.
o Non-compliance with internal posting or transfer.
o Engaging in the delivery of private paid lessons to students in or out of the school.
o Engaging in corrupt practices, bribery or any form of extortion of money from
parents, students and suppliers of goods.
o Dishonest conduct in relation to examination either internal or external.
o Beating or any sort of corporal punishment of a child.