Ethical Standards: Meeting the Regulations as School District Staff and Vendors

School district employees are public employees required to abide by a strict code of ethics. While state ethics laws vary a bit from state to state, all ethics codes prohibit officials from accepting:

• Items or services of substantial value.

• Anything of value that could reasonably be expected to influence the official's vote.

• Anything of value that could reasonably be considered a reward for official action.

A local public official may accept meals, refreshments and the like without charge that are provided, sponsored, and/or sanctioned by the conference organizer. The Midwest Facility Masters Committee encourages you to familiarize yourself with the ethics laws in your state:

• Illinois

• Iowa

• Minnesota

• Missouri

• Wisconsin