ASB Badge #02 - Ethics-ASB Badge #2

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This WASBO ASB Certification Badge #2 covers ethics, conflicts of interest in contracts, the OSPI/educator code of conduct, reporting requirements, state ASB requirements, and the “3Ms.” It stresses that all school district employees must model high ethical, moral, and honest behavior, especially when working with students and handling public money, and must follow district policy plus state/federal laws (RCWs/WACs). RCW 43.23.030 prohibits having an interest in contracts or receiving compensation tied to contracts, reinforcing avoidance of conflicts of interest and special privileges. WAC 187-87 outlines certificated staff professional conduct and examples of unprofessional behavior (e.g., falsifying records, substance use while supervising students, sexual misconduct, improper purchases). RCW 28A.400.317 requires reporting suspected physical or sexual misconduct to law enforcement and district channels. Common issues include favoritism in hiring/vendors, inappropriate social media contact, vendor kickbacks, and misuse of equipment or facilities. ASB budgets are student-developed with advisor oversight, board-approved, and sent to OSPI. The “3Ms” that cause trouble are money, mismanagement, and morals.

Keywords

ethics and conflicts of interest

OSPI educator code of conduct (WAC 187-87)

contract interest prohibition (RCW 43.23.030)

mandatory misconduct reporting (RCW 28A.400.317)

ASB budgeting and OSPI reporting requirements