WHO WANTS TO BE A ETHICS EDITION MILLIONAIRE? SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER!!! June 9, 2011

1. Under the new Ethics law, public officials can no longer enjoy hospitality, including meals and other food and beverages. True False

2. What is the annual limit a lobbyist can spend on meals for a public official? A.$25 per year B.$150 per year C. $500 per year D. There is no limit

3. School board members can accept free tickets to a college football game. True False

4. A seasonal gift is an exception to a “thing of value” under the Ethics Law. False True

5. A school board member can take out a loan with the same bank that handles the board’s bank accounts. True False

6. A school board member is allowed participate in a golf tournament held during AASB’s summer conference and sponsored by a company participating in the conference. True False

7. What’s the minimum number of people that must be expected to attend a function to constitute a “widely attended event”? A.10 B.12 C. 25 D. 50

8. A school board member cannot accept a door prize from AASB at summer conference. True False

9. Which of these relatives is considered a family member of a “public employee” under the Ethics Law? A.First cousin B.Aunt C. Brother-in-law D. None of the above.

10. Which of these relatives is considered a family member of a “public official” under the Ethics Law? A.First cousin B.Aunt by blood C. Brother’s wife D. None of the above.

11. Superintendents are considered “public employees”. True False

12. What law does NOT address family members of public officials? A.Nepotism Law B.Ethics Law C. Competitive Bid Law D. All of the above laws address family members.

13. What should a school board member do if her daughter is recommended for a job with the board? A.Vote her conscience. B.Abstain from the vote. C. Ask the superintendent to recommend an equally qualified person and let the board members choose. D. None of the above. She can’t work in the system if her parent is on the board.

14. What should a superintendent do if his wife wants a job with the board? A.If his wife is the most qualified, make the recommendation. B.Recommend equally qualified persons selected by an impartial interviewer along with his wife and then let the board members choose. C. Let the assistant superintendent make the recommendation. D. None of the above. She can’t work in the system if her husband is the superintendent.

15. A board member’s husband is in line to receive a raise with the rest of the teachers in the system. The board member must abstain from the vote. True False

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