Child Abuse & Neglect Policy
All Greentree Prep Charter School employees are required by law to report any suspected case of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect, as well as alleged misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators that affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student.
It is the responsibility of every staff member to report all cases of suspected abuse to the Department of Family and Children Hotline (DCF). Any teacher who needs to contact DCF must inform their administrator to ensure appropriate follow-up procedures take place. Any case of abuse involving a staff member will be reported to the administration and to DCF. Staff members are to report cases using the hotline at 1-800-96-ABUSE, document the report in their Anecdotal records and log the phone call via email to Roxana Castillo at [email protected]
Such indicators may include, but are not limited to:
- Unexplained bruises or welts
- Unexplained burns
- Unexplained fractures
- Unexplained cuts abrasions
- Verbal
Failure to report misconduct may result in penalties up to termination of employment and revocation of an educator’s certificate.