NEPN/NSBA Code: DJH 

PURCHASING and CONTRACTING: CODE OF CONDUCT 

Conflict of Interest 

All employees of Lewiston Public Schools shall perform their duties in a manner free from conflict of interest to ensure that the school district’s business transactions are made in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and in a manner that maintains public confidence in the schools.

No employee, officer, or agent of Lewiston Public Schools shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by a federal award if they have a real or apparent conflict of interest. 

A conflict of interest would arise when the employee, officer, agent or any member of their immediate family, their partner, or an organization which employs or is about to employ any of these parties has a financial or other interest in the firm selected for the award. For the purpose of this policy, “immediate family” is defined as spouse, brother, sister, parent, son, or daughter.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

All employees with real or apparent conflicts of interest as defined above must disclose the conflict of interest to the Superintendent, who will investigate the circumstances of the proposed transaction. The Superintendent will exercise due diligence in investigating the circumstances of the transaction and, if necessary, will make reasonable efforts to find alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. If the Superintendent determines that the proposed transaction is in the best interest of Lewiston Public Schools and is fair and reasonable, they may proceed with the transaction. In the event the Superintendent may have a conflict of interest, an ad hoc subcommittee of the School Committee will investigate and make a determination regarding the transaction.

Staff Gifts and Solicitations 

Employees, officers, and agents of Lewiston Public Schools may neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors or parties to subcontracts. 

Employees, officers, and agents of the school district may accept unsolicited items of nominal value, such as those that are generally distributed by a company or organization through its public relations program.

Violations 

Employees of the school district who violate this code of conduct may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination of employment and, if appropriate, referral to law enforcement. 

Legal Reference: 34 CFR Parts 74 and 80 (Education Department General Administrative Regulations (“EDGAR”)) (for federal awards

 made prior to 12/26/2014) 

2 CFR § 200.318 (Uniform Administrative Requirements—General 

Procurement Standards) (for federal awards made on or after 12/26/2014) 

Cross Reference: DJ – Bidding/Purchasing Procedures 

   DJ-R – Federal Procurement Manual 

     GBEA – Employee Code of Ethics 

Adopted: May 22, 2017 

Revised: November 5, 2020

Revised: April 7, 2025