Office of Professional Standards
2007-2008
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS PROCEDURES MANUAL 2007 – 2008
Guidelines for Implementation of School Board Rules and Provisions of Collective Bargaining Agreements
In the event of any conflict between these guidelines and the provisions of a Collective Bargaining or other Agreement (CBA) or School Board Rule or federal or state law, the CBA, Board Rule, federal or state law shall control.
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida Mr. Agustin J. Barrera, Chair Dr. Martin Karp, Vice Chair Mr. Renier Diaz de la Portilla Ms. Evelyn Langlieb Greer Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman Dr. Robert B. Ingram Ms. Ana Rivas Logan Dr. Marta Pérez Dr. Solomon C. Stinson
Adam Wexelbaum Student Advisor
Dr. Rudolph F. Crew Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Freddie Woodson Associate Superintendent School Operations
Ms. Maria Teresa Rojas Assistant Superintendent
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Vision We are committed to ensure that high performance standards are promoted, monitored, and maintained for all Miami-Dade County Public Schools employees and to do so in the spirit of equity and in compliance with due process. Mission: We direct employment actions to maintain and promote ethical performance standards in accordance with School Board policy, contractual stipulations, state and federal statutes, and competent practice, in concert with the District Strategic Plan. Core Values Excellence We pursue and promote the highest performance standards for all employees. Integrity We approach employment actions exercising fairness while respecting the worth and dignity of all personnel. Equity We impartially direct procedures related to employment standards and disciplinary action for all district employees. Core Activities Implement applicable personnel policies and procedures as set by the School Board. Direct procedures related to employment standards and disciplinary action for all District employees. Monitor District audit and investigative issues pertaining to personnel employment standards. Direct employee fitness-for-duty actions. Direct employee compliance actions relative to Drug-Free Workplace requirements, the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act. Serve as District liaison with School Board Attorneys' Office regarding employment actions relative to non-instructional personnel. Serve as District liaison with School Board attorneys and attorneys from the Department of Education regarding employment and licensing issues relative to instructional personnel and instructional administrators. Collect and analyze data concerning all Office of Professional Standards functions, prepare reports, and implement recommendations resulting from the data.

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