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STATE OF LOUISIANA <br /> pF Lop DEPARTMENT OF STATE CIVIL SERVICE <br /> LOUISIANA BOARD OF ETHICS <br /> P.O.BOX 4368 <br /> BATON ROUGE, LA 70821 <br /> cONrioea�� (225)219-5600 <br /> «,»• <br /> FAX:(225)381-7271 <br /> 1-800-842-6630 <br /> www.ethics.Ia.gov <br /> December 8, 2025 <br /> Cal'nesha Mingo <br /> 2030 Riverside Dr. <br /> Bogalusa, Louisiana 70427 <br /> Re: Docket No. 2025-678 <br /> Advisory Opinion <br /> Dear Ms. Mingo: <br /> The Louisiana Board of Ethics ("Board"), at its meeting on Deccember 5, 2025, considered your <br /> request for an advisory opinion regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits you <br /> from accepting outside employment with Magic City Driving School while you serve as the Vice <br /> Principal for Byrd Avenue Elementary School in Bogalusa, Louisiana. <br /> FACTS PROVIDED <br /> You stated that you would like to provide services as a Driving Instructor for Magic City Driving <br /> School. You would only engage in Driver's Education in your off time from the elementary school. <br /> None of the students at Byrd Avenue Elementary School are eligible to enroll in Drivers Education. <br /> Magic City Driving School has no affiliation with the Byrd Avenue Elementary School. <br /> ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION <br /> The Board concluded and instructed me to inform you that the Code of Governmental Ethics does <br /> not prohibit you from providing compensated services to Magic City Driving School during your <br /> off time. <br /> Changes to the facts as presented may result in a different application of the provisions of the <br /> Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics. The Board issues no opinion as to past conduct or as to <br /> laws other than the Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics, the Campaign Finance Disclosure <br /> Act,the Lobbyist Disclosure Acts,and the conflict of interest provisions contained in the Louisiana <br /> Gaming Control Law. <br /> If you have any questions, please contact me at(800) 842-6630 or(225)219-5600. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> LOUISIANA BOARD OF ETHICS <br /> Suzanne Q. Mooney <br /> For the Board <br /> Page 1 of 1 (BD 2025-678) <br /> AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER <br />