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Docket No. 13-1242
 
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RE:
Advisory opinion regarding whether a substitute teacher for the Iberia Parish School District may sell t-shirts and other promotional items to schools and students in Iberia Parish.
Facts:
Terence Pecot states that he is an approved substitute teacher for Iberia Parish School Board. He states that his employment is on a day to day basis and at the need and desire of the individual school principals and assistant principals. He states that he is not under contract in any way and an not a salaried employee. He sells paraphernalia, t-shirts and other promotional items and would like to know if he may sell the items to schools and students within the Iberia Parish School system. The policy for the Iberia Parish School board (policy GBD) provides that the Iberia Parish School Board shall require the compilation of a list of qualified individuals to serve as day-by-day substitute teachers within the school district. The Superintendent or his/her designee shall prepare the list assuring that all those listed possess appropriate employment criteria, including verification of teachers' qualifications and certification. Substitute teachers are assigned on a daily basis from the principal or his/her designee. Teachers who are to be absent shall call the principal/designee to notify him/her of the dates of and reason for the absence. Compensation paid to substitute teachers shall be based upon the degree status of the substitute in accordance with a pay schedule as set by the Board.
Law:
Section 1113 of the Code prohibits a public servant from entering into transactions that are under the supervision of the agency of the public servant.
Recommendations:
Adopt the proposed advisory opinion.
Assigned Attorney: Aneatra Boykin
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2013-1242 (1113).docx
2013-1242- Advisory Opinion Request