Who Completes This Task:  All Employees and Board Members

Process

SPPS employees shall not have a personal financial interest, directly or through a family member, including his or her partner, in a sale, lease or contract.

Conflict of Interest Examples

• Prizes received at a conference, when attending as an SPPS employee
• Free lunch at a vendor operated workshop or event
• Awarding a construction bid to a family member’s company

Criteria

Any employee, officer, or agent of the district with a personal stake in a purchase or agreement must not:

• Approve or recommend the contract, sale or lease
• Directly or indirectly influence the purchasing decision
• Be involved in the purchasing process

Documentation Required

• Conflict of Interest form, signed annually