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8.41—WRITTEN CODE OF CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES INVOLVED IN

PROCUREMENT WITH FEDERAL FUNDS

For purposes of this policy, “Family member” includes:

* An individual's spouse;
* Children of the individual or children of the individual's spouse;
* The spouse of a child of the individual or the spouse of a child of the individual's spouse;
* Parents of the individual or parents of the individual's spouse;
* Brothers and sisters of the individual or brothers and sisters of the individual's spouse;
* Anyone living or residing in the same residence or household with the individual or in the same residence or household with the individual's spouse; or
* Anyone acting or serving as an agent of the individual or as an agent of the individual's spouse.

No District employee, administrator, official, or agent shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by Federal funds, including the District Child Nutrition Program funds if a conflict of interest exists, whether the conflict is real or apparent.  Conflicts of interest arise when one or more of the following has a financial or other interest in the entity selected for the contract:

  1. The employee, administrator, official, or agent;
  2. Any family member of the District employee, administrator, official, or agent;
  3. The employee, administrator, official, or agent’s partner; or
  4. An organization that currently employs or is about to employ one of the above.

Employees, administrators, officials, or agents shall not solicit or accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors, potential contractors, or parties to sub-agreements including, but not limited to:

1) Entertainment;
2) Hotel rooms;
3) Transportation;
4) Gifts;
5) Meals; or
6) Items of nominal value (e.g. calendar or coffee mug).

Violations of the Code of Conduct shall result in discipline, up to and including termination. The District reserves the right to pursue legal action for violations.

All District personnel involved in purchases with Federal funds, including child nutrition personnel, shall receive training on the Code of Conduct. Training should include guidance about how to respond when a gratuity, favor, or item with monetary value is offered.

Date Adopted: April 13, 2015
Last Revised: June 27, 2019

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