Section:4000 Personnel
Policy Name:Outside Employment
Policy Number:4090
Date Approved:10/14/2003
Last Revised:N/A


School personnel may hold outside jobs or otherwise receive compensation for outside activities, but must always meet the performance standards of their jobs with the school system. All employees shall be judged by the work performance standard of their jobs and shall be subject to the demands and schedules of their jobs, regardless of any existing outside work or activity requirements. Outside employment that conflicts with job requirements will not be permitted.

Non-school employment or activity that constitutes a conflict of interest shall be strictly prohibited. Employees shall not receive any compensation or material gain from individuals outside the school system for school materials or property provided by the school system or for services rendered while performing their jobs, unless he or she receives prior approval in writing from the Superintendent of Schools. An employee cannot bring board printed materials or software to a conference and receive payment for presenting at the conference and providing those printed materials or software.

Employees who represent the school system in outside activities or otherwise engage in outside activities in connection with their employment with the school system shall conduct themselves in a proper, business-like and ethical manner, and shall not engage in any conduct that compromises the ability to perform his or her job.