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Docket No. 11-154
 
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RE:
Advisory opinion request from Daisy F. Slan regarding a disqualification plan for the hiring of Jerry O. Payne as principal of the St. Helena Central High School.
Facts:
During a St. Helena Parish School Board meeting, the Board approved the hiring of Jerry O. Payne as principal of St. Helena Central High School. The School Board submitted a disqualification plan to avoid a violation of Section 1112 as follows:

Nedra Irvin-Payne is the spouse of Jerry O. Payne, principal at the St. Helena Central High School. Mrs. Irvin-Payne is the Curriculum Supervisor of the high school. To avoid violation of Section 1112 of the Code of Governmental Ethics, Nedra Irvin-Payne will be disqualified from all authority regarding the employment of her spouse. The Superintendent of Schools, Daisy F. Slan will have final authority as to matters affecting Mr. Jerry Payne's employment, including observations and evaluations, pay, position, assignment, continuation and termination of employment.

Recommendations:
Decline to render absent specific information requested.

Assigned Attorney: Brent Durham
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2011-154: Advisory Opinion Request