Legal policies
Effective Date:07/07/29
Our mission is to partner with families to raise children of Godly character by providing a
Christ-centered education that integrates academic excellence, biblical truth, and practical life
skills.
Legacy Christian Academy provides a truly Christ-centered education to the students of different
backgrounds resulting in the graduates who are firm followers of Christ, lifelong learners
committed to hard work and excellence, and humble servants in their community and beyond.
Legacy Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, ethnicity to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Florida Department of Education Professional Practices
All employees of Legacy Christian Academy are deemed mandatory reporters and have an obligation to report any and all types of abuse. Proof of abuse or neglect is not required to make a report; “reasonable cause to suspect” is all that is required. It is the responsibility of the Department of Children and Families to determine whether or not the abuse or neglect is actually occurring and to take protective action on behalf of the child. In the event that a staffmember suspects abuse, he/she must report all known information immediately to his/herdirect supervisor. The administrator will then contact the appropriate authorities.
The employee may also choose to report directly to DCF by calling the abuse hotline at 1-800-96-ABUSE or visiting http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse/report/.
LCA is committed to maintaining a work environment in which all individuals treat each other with dignity and respect, which is free from all forms of intimidation, exploitation, and harassment, including sexual harassment. LCA is prepared to act to prevent and correct any violations of this policy.
Employees who observe personnel conduct of a harassing nature, are to promptly report the matter to one of the school officials designated below. All complaints will be promptly investigated. The privacy of the person issuing the complaint, of the person accused, and the steps taken in the investigation will be protected to the extent possible, except that we will report findings to the person making the complaint and to the person or persons who are claimed to be involved.
The following individuals are specifically authorized to receive complaints and to respond to questions regarding harassment:
1. Pastor Bogdan Bondarenko
2. Mrs. Lyuda Rubashka
3. Mr. Vasily Moroz
Anyone who violates this policy or fails to report misconduct in the workplace will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.
1. Our school values the worth and dignity of every person, the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, acquisition of knowledge, and the nurture of democratic citizenship. Essential to the achievement of these standards is the freedom to learn and to teach and the guarantee of equal opportunity for all.
2. Our primary concern is the student and the development of the students’ potential.
Employees will therefore strive for professional growth and will seek to exercise the best professional judgment and integrity.
3. Concern for the student requires that our instructional personnel:
4. Aware of the importance of maintaining respect and confidence of colleagues, students, parents, and of the community, employees of our school must display the highest degree of ethical conduct. This commitment requires that our employees:
All instructional personnel, educational support employees, and administrators are required as a condition of employment to complete training on these standards of ethical conduct.
All employees, educational support employees, and administrators have an obligation to report misconduct by instructional personnel and school administrators, which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student. Examples of misconduct include obscene language, drug and alcohol use, disparaging comments, prejudice or bigotry, sexual innuendo, cheating or testing violations, physical aggression, and accepting or offering favors. Reports of misconduct of employees should be made to Vasiliys Morozov 904-650-2200 Reports of misconduct committed by administrators should be made to Yelena Sushinskiy 904-854-6850 or 509-991-1316. Legally sufficient allegations of misconduct by Florida certified educators will be reported to the Office of Professional Practices Services. Policies and procedures for reporting misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators which affect health, safety, or welfare of a student is posted in the main office and on our website at www.legacyjax.org.Reporting Child Abuse, Abandonment or Neglect All employees and agents have an affirmative duty to report all actual or suspected cases of child abuse,abandonment, or neglect. Call 1-800- 96-ABUSE or report online at:
http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse/report/.
the child may have unexplained bruises, welts, cuts, or other injuries; broken bones; or burns. A child experiencing physical abuse may seem withdrawn or depressed, seem afraid to go home or may run away, shy away from physical contact, be aggressive, or wear inappropriate clothing to hide injuries.
Signs of Sexual Abuse the child may have torn, stained or bloody underwear, trouble walking or sitting, pain or itching in the genital area, or a sexually transmitted disease. A child experiencing sexual abuse may be unusual knowledge of sex or act seductively, fear a particular person, seem withdrawn or depressed, gain or lose weight suddenly, shy away from physical contact or run away from home.
The child may have unattended medical needs, little or no supervision at home, poor hygiene, or appear underweight. A child experiencing neglect may be frequently tired or hungry, steal food, or appear overly needy for adult attention.
Serious abuse usually involves a combination of factors. While a single sign may not be significant, a pattern of physical or behavioral signs is a serious indicator and should be reported.
Any person, official, or institution participating in good faith in any act authorized or required by law or reporting in good faith any instance of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect to the department or any law enforcement agency, shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability which might otherwise result by reason of such action. (F.S.39.203)
An employer who discloses information about a former or current employee to a prospective employer of the former or current employee upon request of the prospective employer or of the former or current employee is immune from civil liability for such disclosure or its consequences unless it is shown by clear and convincing evidence that the information disclosed by the former or current employer was knowingly false or violated any civil right of the former or current employee protected under F.S. Chapter 760. (F.S. 768.095)
A parentally placed private school student with a disability does not have an individual right to receive some or all of the special education and related services that the student would receive if enrolled in a public school under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled, please contact:
Legacy Christian Academy of Jacksonville
Phone: 904-650-2200
Email office@legacyjax.org
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