FILE:  GAO*

PERSONNEL/NON-SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT
The Board does not encourage non-school employment of its employees during the regular school year. When a person is hired on a regular, full-time basis, the Board considers that it has given the employee employment. It will, therefore, expect all employees to give the responsibilities of their positions in the district precedence over any type of outside part-time work.

The outside work done by a staff member is of concern insofar as it may:

  1. Prevent the employee from performing assigned responsibilities in an effective manner;
  2. Be prejudicial to the employee's effectiveness in the position; or might compromise or embarrass the school district;
  3. Raise a question of conflict of interest - for example, where the employee's position in the district permits access to information or another advantage useful to the outside employer.

Therefore, an employee shall not perform any duties related to an outside job during regular working hours or during the additional time that is needed to fulfill the responsibilities of the position; nor shall an employee use any district facilities, equipment, or materials in performing outside work without the express written permission of the Superintendent or designee.

Any violation of this policy shall subject the employee to discipline up to and including dismissal.

REVISED: 6-12-01
 

The Benton Harbor Area Schools, Berrien County, Michigan