The actions of a school business official, within the school system, the profession, the business community, and the community itself, will at all times be based upon what is best for students, what is fair to all concerned, and what is legally and morally right. In building good will and understanding, a school business official demonstrates respect for the past, knowledge of the present, concern for the future, and loyalty to associates.

 

• Preserve the integrity of the school business office in its dealing with others. 
   
• Implement the schoolʼs policies and regulations, seeking ethically to reconcile them with sound educational goals. 
   
• Uphold the integrity and the honor of the profession so as to gain confidence, respect, and trust. 
   
• Employ staff only on the basis of qualifications, honest credentials, open position, fair competition and in consideration of the policies and practices of your local school district.
   
• Perform to the best of oneʼs ability through the duration of a contract or agreement. 
   
• Use current technology in an appropriate and effective manner. 
   
• Promote a reputation for honesty by complying with all local, state and federal laws. 
   
• Transact all business without favor or prejudice and to deal justly and honorably with all. 
   
• Share with other citizens the responsibility for the development of sound educational policy and assume the full responsibilities of citizenship. 
   
• Provide adequate and accurate information regarding school business transactions to appropriate parties. 
   
• Maximize educational value for the expenditure of tax dollars through the application of cost effective procedures.