Monday, March 16, 2020

Nepotism Policy

Question:      Does Sullivan County Schools currently have a Nepotism Policy?



Answer:      Yes, the Sullivan County Department of Education has a Nepotism Policy which has been in effect for several years. All BOE members voted for a revision in September 2012. The Policy was reviewed on three readings in 2013, In September 2013, all BOE members voted for the revised policy. No concerns were voiced at any of these meetings.

Here is an excerpt from the policy:


Nepotism Policy 1.108
“When a person makes application for initial employment in the system and that person is related to a member of the Board, the Director of Schools, an administrator in the system, a county commissioner, or any appointed or elected county official, the relationship shall be publicly made known to the Board prior to the employment of such person.

If a member of the Board has a relative who is an employee in the system, prior to voting on any matter of business that may have an effect upon the employment of the relative, the member shall declare such relationship. In making such a declaration, the member shall certify that his/her vote on the pending matter will be in the best interest of the school system.”


 


 


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