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Policy committee reviews draft board code of ethics, recommends legal review before board consideration
Summary
Committee members reviewed a draft code of ethics and discussed whether trustees should sign the code annually or only at swearing-in; staff was asked to have legal counsel review the draft before it goes to the board for consideration.
The Lakeland Joint School District 272 policy committee reviewed a draft board code of ethics and discussed whether the board should sign the code annually or only at swearing‑in.
One committee member noted the draft states it is “recommended to review and sign a code of ethics annually, though it's not legally mandated.” The committee discussed local practice: some trustees sign the code annually at the organizational meeting while others sign only when newly sworn in. Michelle (named in the discussion) said she believed annual signing is required by statute; the committee agreed to have legal counsel confirm whether an annual signature is required.
A committee member recommended that Rusty review the draft first and then have staff present the code to the Board of Trustees for action or acknowledgement. The committee did not take formal action; the matter was recorded as direction to obtain legal review and bring the item forward for Board review.
Background: the draft borrows structure from model language that emphasizes stewardship, conduct, and commitment to service. Committee members asked staff to confirm cross-references in the draft with the oath of office and trustee duties.
