Unethical Influence policy

							             DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
                   OFFICE OF EDUCATION SERVICES
                       Policies and Procedures

UNETHICAL INFLUENCE

Effective Date:                     October 17, 2003
Original Effective Date:            October 17, 2003
Reference:                          G.S. 115C-36 and G.S. 115C-47

Purpose:
To help protect the safety and welfare of students

Policy:
All school employees are expected to refrain from the use of their positions or
assignments in ways that could be construed to unfairly or unduly influence
students in matters such as:

          A. Recruiting students to participate in private business-type activities
             operated by the employee apart and separate from the school
             system.

          B. Causing students to feel it necessary or advisable to participate in
             activities or events which require more than nominal costs for such
             activities as lunches, dinners, admissions, transportation, and
             entertainment.

          C. Receiving fees or other considerations in lieu thereof for the
             recruitment, enlistment, or chaperoning of students for private
             promotions.

          D. Participating in religious activities.




                                                                     Revised 10/06/2008