Ethics in Action
This type of conflict occurs when a board member could receive financial benefit from a decision, but is still allowed to vote after declaring the conflict of interest.
What is a potential conflict of interest?
Policy BBFA - Board Member Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
Individual board members may only exercise the authority of their position when this condition is met.
What is when the board is in legal session?
Policy BBAA - Individual Board Member's Authority and Responsibilities
This 2025 law (HB 2453) shifted the reporting structure of school district equity advisory committees, moving them from the board to this leader.
Who is the superintendent?
Oregon ethics law sets this dollar limit per calendar year on gifts to board members from a single source with a legislative or administrative interest?
What is $50.
Policy BBFA - Board Member Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
The school board’s four main functions are policy making, hiring and evaluating the superintendent, ensuring school and district operations provide a quality educational program, and this judicial function.
What is protecting rights and administering policies?
Policy BB - Policies Relating to the School Board
According to Policy GCAB, staff may only use personal cell phones or other devices during the school day for instructional purposes or at these times.
What is when staff are off duty (breaks or lunch) and when students are not present?
Policy GCAB – Personal Communication Devices and Social Media (Staff): At no time… will a personal electronic device be used in a manner that interferes with staff duty and responsibility for the supervision of students… While an employee is on duty, personal electronic devices… will be restricted to work or instructional-related activities only.
When speaking in public, a board member must make sure to do this if sharing personal views, not representing the board or speaking without authorization from the school board.
What is clearly identify and state their opinions as their own?
Policy BBAA - Individual Board Member's Authority and Responsibilities
According to board policy, any request for a legal opinion by a board member must first have this approval.
What is a majority vote of the board?
BBAA - Individual Board Member's Authority and Responsibilities
This 2025 law (HB 2684) requires school districts to update this plan at least every five years and post it publicly online as part of the Healthy and Safe Schools Plan.
What is the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan?