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NJ School Boards Association presenter gives extended ethics refresher to Morris School Board
Summary
A presenter from the New Jersey School Boards Association reviewed the School Ethics Act, disclosure and recusal rules, and real-case examples of violations — urging board members to use advisory opinions and avoid actions that could create an appearance of impropriety.
A presenter from the New Jersey School Boards Association addressed the Morris School Board on the School Ethics Act and practical steps board members should take to avoid conflicts of interest.
The presenter, identified in the meeting as Paul, told the board, “I am not an attorney,” and said the association’s guidance is advisory rather than legal counsel. He described the School Ethics Act (1991), mandatory trainings for new and returning members, and the requirement that officials file annual financial-disclosure statements that list sources of…
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