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6700-E Purchasing Exhibit A

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6700-E Purchasing Exhibit A

EXHIBIT A

CODE OF ETHICS FOR SCHOOL PURCHASING OFFICIALS

  1. To consider first the interests of the school district and the betterment of its educational program.
  2. To endeavor to obtain the greatest value for every tax dollar expended.
  3. To be receptive to advice and suggestions from colleagues, both in the educational field and in other departments of business administration, insofar as such advice and suggestions are not in conflict with legal or moral restrictions in purchasing procedures.
  4. To strive for knowledge of school equipment and supplies in order to recommend items that may either reduce cost or increase the efficiency of the means of education.
  5. To insist on and expect honesty in sales representation whether offered verbally or in writing, through the medium of advertising or in the sample of a product submitted.
  6. To give all responsible bidders equal consideration and the assurance of unbiased judgment in determining whether their product meets specifications and the educational needs of the District.
  7. To discourage the offer of, and to decline, gifts which in any way might influence the purchase of school equipment and supplies.
  8. To accord a prompt and courteous reception, insofar as conditions permit, to all who call on legitimate business missions.
  9. To counsel and assist fellow school purchasing officials in the performance of their duties whenever occasion permits.
  10. To cooperate with educational, governmental, and trade associations in the promotion and development of sound business methods in the procurement of school equipment and supplies.
  11. To disclose in writing any conflict-of-interest that may exist between any vendor before an award recommendation is made, as per District procedures.

This code of ethics was formally adopted by the New York State Association of School Business Officials, May 26, 1954.

Approved by Board of Education: 03/02/72
Revision sent to the Board of Education: 07/05/05
Editorial revision sent to the Board of Education: 09/22/05
Approved by the Board of Education: 11/18/10
Revision approved by the Board of Education: 04/14/11
Revision approved by the Board of Education: 08/15/13
Revision approved by the Board of Education: 10/15/20
Revision approved by the Board of Education: 02/15/23

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