Columbus ISD
045902

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS:
CONFLICT OF INTEREST


DBD
(LOCAL)


                               An employee shall not accept or solicit any gift, favor, service, or other benefit that could reasonably be construed to influence the employee's discharge of assigned duties and responsibilities.

An employee shall not have a personal financial interest, a business interest, or any other obligation that in any way creates a substantial conflict with the proper discharge of assigned duties and responsibilities or that creates a conflict with the best interest of the District.

An employee who believes he or she has or may have a conflict of interest shall disclose the interest to the Superintendent or designee, who shall take whatever action is necessary, if any, to ensure that the District's best interests are protected.

ENDORSEMENTS Employees shall not recommend, endorse, or require students to purchase any product, material, or service in which they have a financial interest or that is sold by a company that employs the District employee during nonschool hours. Professional employees shall not recommend or require students to purchase a specific brand of school supplies if there are other brands that are equal and suitable for the intended instructional purpose.
SALES Employees shall not use their positions with the District to gain entrance to a home within the District or to obtain an audience with any District resident for the purpose of attempting to sell products or services.


DATE ISSUED: 04/14/1989
LDU-09-00
DBD(LOCAL)-B

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