Littleton Public Schools Policy

Policy Code    BBF Policy Name    Board Member Ethics Adoption            July 2, 1984 Revised

The Board of Education, desiring to operate under the highest ethical standards, adopts the following code of ethics for Board of Education members.

Board of Education members will:

      Observe the regulations and policies of the school system and the laws, rules, and regulations governing education.

      Represent the Board of Education in all Board-related matters with proper decorum and respect for others.

      Confine Board action to policy making, planning, and evaluation and recognize that the Superintendent, not the Board of Education, is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the schools.

      Recognize that the Board of Education functions only as a Board through duly adopted policies and actions approved at public sessions; that individual Board of Education members have no authority to act on behalf of the District or the Board of Education unless authorized by resolution or directed by the Board of Education.

      Assure the opportunity for high quality education for every student.

      Represent the entire community without fear or favor.

      Refer all complaints, comments, and criticisms directly to the Superintendent.

      Carry out the duties of any elected or appointed office he/she may occupy within the Board of Education in a fair and impartial manner.

      Maintain confidentiality of privileged information.

      Respect the decisions of the Board of Education.

      Preserve the obligation of having controversial issues presented fairly and without bias.