Employee Ethical Standards
At Orlando Torah Academy, our standards of conduct are rooted in Torah values and a deep commitment to the safety and well-being of every child.
We strive to instill menschlichkeit, דרך ארץ, and respect for others, and expect all members of our school community to model these values in their interactions with students.
The safety of our students — physically, emotionally, and spiritually — is our highest priority. OTA maintains a zero tolerance policy for abuse, misconduct, or inappropriate behavior.
Reporting Misconduct
All employees and administrators have an obligation to report any misconduct that may affect the health, safety, or welfare of a student.
This includes, but is not limited to:
Inappropriate interactions with students
Boundary violations
Harassment or discrimination
Any conduct that places a student at risk
Reports of misconduct of staff should be made to:
Rabbi Yerachmiel Kalter
rabbiyk@orlandotorah.com
Reports of misconduct committed by administrators should be made to:
Rabbi Yehuda Schepansky
rabbiys@orlandotorah.com
Legally sufficient allegations involving certified educators will be reported to the Florida Department of Education.
Child Abuse Reporting
As required by Florida law, all school employees are mandated reporters.
Any suspicion of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment must be reported immediately to the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Florida Abuse Hotline:
1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873)
Online Reporting:
https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us
Failure to report suspected abuse is a violation of the law.
Commitment to Student Safety
Creating a safe environment is a shared responsibility.
At OTA, we are committed to ensuring that every child is protected, respected, and supported in a warm and secure environment consistent with our Torah values.
Additional Information
For more information, please visit:
https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/professional-practices/reporting-misconduct-abuse.stml
