Board Member Code of Conduct

As members of the Jordan School District Board of Education we will:

  • Represent all school district constituents honestly and equally.
  • Refuse to surrender to special interest or partisan political groups.
  • Avoid any conflict of interest or the appearance of impropriety.
  • Refuse to use board membership for personal gain or publicity.
  • Take no private action that might compromise the board or administration.
  • Respect the confidentiality of privileged information.
  • Recognize that board decisions can be made only by a majority vote at a sanctioned board meeting.
  • Represent and act in the best interest of the district at large.
  • Give full support to board decisions, even if personal opinion may differ.
  • Recognize and support community values.
  • Value and support the role of the superintendent and administration.
  • Encourage the free expression of opinion by fellow board members.
  • Honor the expressions of individuals or groups seeking a hearing before the board.
  • Express gratitude and show appreciation.
  • Be prepared, on time, attentive, and engaged.
  • Become knowledgeable about local, state and national educational issues.
  • Seek to be attentive, thorough, and loyal to the policies, programs and procedures of the District.
  • Be responsive to patron and employee communications.
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