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Bound Brook board receives hourlong ethics training on conflicts, recusal and advisory opinions
Summary
At its May meeting, the Bound Brook Board of Education received an hourlong ethics briefing from Patty Reese covering the School Ethics Act, advisory opinions, recusal rules, enforcement options and guidance for campaigning and social media; board members were urged to seek advisory opinions and consult counsel when unsure.
Patty Reese led an hourlong ethics training for the Bound Brook Board of Education on key obligations under the School Ethics Act and how board members should handle conflicts of interest, recusal and public communications. Reese told board members the session was informational and not legal advice: “This presentation tonight is for informational purposes only. It does not recommend... a legal opinion or legal advice,” and said members should contact their board attorney for formal guidance.
Reese outlined the School Ethics Commission’s procedures and the “reasonable person” standard the commission applies when assessing…
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