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San Francisco school board adopts conflict-of-interest code, school-connected organization policy and firearms ban; discusses political-solicitation language
Summary
On Sept. 27 the SF Board of Education approved multiple governance items, including Board Policy 12.30 on school-connected organizations, adoption of an updated conflict-of-interest code (Form 700 reporting), Board Bylaw 9270 (campaign solicitation language tailored to district employees), and a ban on firearms on campus (with the law-enforcement exception). Several policies were adopted by roll call, votes recorded as unanimous among the seven members present.
The San Francisco Board of Education on Sept. 27 adopted several governance policies and resolutions, and debated how local campaign and solicitation rules should apply to the district and its board members.
School-connected organizations: The board approved Board Policy 12.30 after rules-committee revisions that clarified the definition of "school-connected organization," strengthened prohibitions on mandatory fundraising or donations from families, and recognized that such groups may engage in advocacy for public education. The rules committee recommended the changes and the board voted 7-0 to adopt the policy. (Rules Committee; General Counsel Daniel Hauck)
Conflict-of-interest code and Form 700: General Counsel Hauck explained the resolution to adopt an updated conflict-of-interest code required under the Political Reform Act. The code reduces reporting categories from four to two and clarifies positions that must file economic-interest statements (Form 700). Hauck noted the code "incorporates by reference" state regulations that exempt a principal residence…
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