GIFTS AND
CONTRIBUTIONS TO INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEES
Understanding the desire of
parents/guardians to recognize and thank teachers and other district employees
who contribute to the education of their children; and in an effort to avoid
any discomfort to the recipient of a gift; and also to establish policy in
regard potential conflicts of interest between employees and entities
conducting business with the Newburyport Public Schools, the school administration
sets forth the following policy regarding gifts to individual employees of the Newburyport
Public Schools and other potential conflicts of interest.
All
district employees must abide by the conflict of interest laws for municipal
employees outlined in M.G.L. c.268A.
Specifically, M.G.L. c268A Section 3 (a) prohibits anyone from giving
anything of substantial value to a present or former municipal employee for or
because of any official act performed by the employee. Thus, gifts to employees of
the school district should be small, token gifts or appreciation and must
follow these guidelines.
Note:
The
A. Any gift from an individual or individual
family of any kind to an employee of the Newburyport Public Schools shall not
exceed $50.00 per school year.
B. Acceptance of a gift or contribution will
not imply an endorsement of any business, product, service, special interest
group, special advantages or influence.
C. No gift may be accepted from a business
concern supplying, or with an interest in supplying goods, materials equipment
or services to the school systems. Small and clearly identifiable advertising
or promotional items may be accepted.
This policy shall be implemented by the
Superintendent of Schools and the administrative staff at each school
location. Notice of this policy will be
distributed to the families of all students at the start of the school year.
Read: School Committee Business meeting 2-26-07