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Board attorney gives School Ethics Act orientation; emphasizes conflicts, confidentiality and social-media cautions

Mount Olive Township School District Board of Education · January 6, 2026
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Summary

John Gippert, the board attorney, delivered the board’s annual School Ethics Act training, reviewing conflict-of-interest rules, confidentiality provisions, prohibited acts, and social-media guidance tied to board policy 169.02.

Board Attorney John Gippert led the board through the School Ethics Act orientation, reviewing statutory provisions, penalties, examples and practical guidance for board members.

Gippert summarized the core obligations under the School Ethics Act, noting possible penalties including reprimand, censure, suspension or removal for serious violations. He walked the board through conflict-of-interest rules — including…

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