Ethics FAQ

This doesn't meet the "but for" test. She wouldn't have access to the students unless she was a substitute at that location, so this would be a conflict of interest. She should ask to have her name added to the HR tutoring list, and parents can contact her directly.

Employees may receive free passes to events as they are encouraged to support students and provide supervision, as needed. Family members, however, must pay the same rate as the general public.

The coach may not use any school resources or facilities that are unavailable to an outside vendor. He must go through the facility use process and pay the appropriate fees. The district must treat the request as a non-district use and require the appropriate liability insurance.

This is a conflict of interest. Teachers may not receive remuneration for tutoring their own students. Tutoring students from other schools or classes is acceptable, assuming the teacher doesn't do so during work time or use district resources other than as allowed to the general public (building use, textbooks, etc.).

The teacher must go through the same processes as any non-employee community member. Advertising for the opportunity may not be done during work time. Flyers and brochures must be approved through Community Involvement. A facility use permit and applicable fees are required for informational sessions conducted on district sites and after work hours. District email, copiers, materials or other resources may not be used to plan or promote the trip.

Since this is a district-sponsored event, and the teacher is performing official duties, it's reasonable to expect paid travel by outside sources would not constitute a prohibited gift.

The teacher cannot accept payment directly from the university. The university must make the payment to the Business Office, and the District will write a check to the teacher. Taxes and benefits will be deducted.

The employee may use the discount to purchase items directly related to employment. For example, it's acceptable to use the discount to purchase classroom materials. It's unacceptable to use the discount to purchase family gifts or other personal items.

This is considered a gift and exceeds the $50 limit. The employee must either decline the gift or give it to their school or department.

A teacher gives grades to a student and has an administrative relationship with the family and may not receive gifts valuing over $50 in a calendar year.

Any and all expenses incurred as a result of the employee’s extra stay must be paid by the employee. If the cost for the employee’s airfare would increase due to the employee staying the week for personal business, the employee would need to pay the additional cost.

The donation is given for the benefit of the school and not for the benefit of the individual student. The donation should be used for the school or classroom and not for the individual student's benefit.

The coaches and athletic directors would be allowed to accept the OSAA gift as long as they do not receive any other gift from OSAA during the calendar year. The annual gift limit is $50.