Morris School District
MORRIS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Morristown, New Jersey 07960

Policy
File Code: 1313
Monitored:
Mandated:
Other Reasons X
GIFTS TO SCHOOL PERSONNEL

No district employee is to accept any commission or gift from individuals or companies seeking to sell or selling equipment, materials, or services required in the operation of our schools.

The "operation of our schools" includes:
  1. The purchase of materials for construction;
  2. Materials and equipment for conducting classes;
  3. The acceptance of consulting services and for
  4. Materials and supplies used in school organizations such as clubs and class projects, and for
  5. Any other comparable items and/or services.
This prohibition shall not be construed to prevent vendors from paying reasonable costs of providing opportunities for school officers and employees to see or hear about new ideas, equipment and/or materials.

the Board of Education shall consider letters to staff members expressing gratitude or appreciation appropriate and welcome.

Date: April 14, 1986
February 12, 2001, First Reading
August 27, 2001 Approved

Legal References:
N.J.S.A. 2A:135-7 Officers or employees of institutions having interest in Furnishing goods or supplies thereto
N.J.S.A. 18A:6-8 Interest of school officers, etc., in sale of textbooks and Supplies; royalties
N.J.S.A. 18A:12-2 Inconsistent practices prohibited

Cross References:
Morris School District Policy 9270 Conflict of Interest
Morris School District Policy 9271 Code of Ethics
 

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