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LOUISIANA BOARD OF ETHICS <br /> IN RE: MATTER OF WALTER C.LEE CONSENT ORDER NO.: 2013-1778 <br /> The Louisiana Board of Ethics ("the Board"), after conducting a confidential <br /> investigation pursuant to La. R.S. 42:1141, finds the following in regards to Walter C. Lee, in his <br /> capacity as the former Superintendent of DeSoto Parish School System and former member of <br /> the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education . <br /> 1. <br /> Walter C. Lee served as the Superintendent of DeSoto Parish School System ("DPSS") <br /> from July 1, 1999 until his resignation on November 1,2012. <br /> 2. <br /> Walter C. Lee was elected on March 23, 1991 to serve as a member of the Louisiana <br /> Board of Elementary and Secondary Education ("BESE") and served consecutive terms until his <br /> resignation on December 11, 2014. <br /> 3. <br /> According to the Superintendent Employment Contract between Mr. Lee and DPSS, Mr. <br /> Lee's duties as a member of BESE is considered part of his work as Superintendent of DPSS. <br /> 4. <br /> While Mr. Lee served as Superintendent of DPSS, he was issued a Fuelman card by <br /> DPSS to use for fuel purchases and a Chase business card to use for travel expenses. Mr. Lee <br /> was responsible for approving the invoices from both the Fuelman card and the Chase business <br /> card. <br /> Page 1 of 7 <br />