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Board attorney briefs Chatham trustees on School Ethics Act and HIB procedures
Summary
Board attorney Francis Febres provided annual training covering the School Ethics Act (conflict rules, recusal, confidentiality) and the state Anti‑Bullying (HIB) process, including investigation timelines and parental rights; Dr. Rosenthal reported 15 affirmed HIB investigations to date in 2025.
The School District of the Chathams Board of Education received its annual legal training Wednesday evening from board attorney Francis Febres, who reviewed the School Ethics Act and the state Anti‑Bullying (HIB) Bill of Rights Act and explained how the laws shape board conduct and disciplinary procedures.
Febres told trustees the School Ethics Act exists to preserve public confidence and requires board members to act collectively, avoid using their position for direct or indirect personal benefit, and recuse themselves when a vote would confer an impermissible advantage. She gave concrete examples —…
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