School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 7-37

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Gifts to Staff Members

A.  Generally

No employee shall accept gratuities, gifts or fees that might appear to impair professional judgement, or shall offer any advantage, service, or article of value to obtain special advantage.

B.  Gifts by Students

The school board discourages students from giving gifts to members of the staff. The board recommends that students and parents who wish to express high regard for a staff member's efforts use notes and letters of appreciation .

C.  Gifts from Public Monies

Public monies may not be used to purchase gifts of any kind. Awards of recognition are not considered gifts.

Editor's Note
See also school board policy 3-2 on Ethics in Public Contracting and any implementing regulations.
See also school board policy 4-23 on Conflict of Interest and any implementing regulations.

 

Adopted by School Board:  October 20, 1992