As a member of the Board, I shall be continuously guided by what is best for all students of the District. I shall promote the best interests of the District as a whole and shall take no action that compromises the Board or the District. To that end, I shall adhere to the following ethical standards:

Focus

• I will be continuously guided by what is best for all students of the District.

Commitment

• I will be fair, just, impartial, and objective in all my decisions and actions.
• I will encourage expressions of different opinions and listen with an open mind to others' ideas. 

Stewardship

• I will be accountable to the public by upholding District policies and accurately representing programs, priorities, and decisions.
• I will be responsive to the community by seeking its involvement in District affairs and by communicating its priorities and concerns to the Superintendent.
• I will act as a good steward of District funds and will work to ensure prudent and accountable use of District resources.
• I will make no personal promise or take private action that may compromise the Board, the District, or my responsibilities.

Conduct

• I will tell the truth inside and outside of the boardroom.
• I will share my views while working for consensus.
• I will do my best to weigh all factors and make informed decisions.
• I will graciously respect and support the majority decision as the decision of the Board.
• I will treat others, including my fellow trustees, District staff, and community members, with respect and professionalism.
• I will conduct myself at all times with civility and decorum.
• Unless I am elected the Board President, I will not speak or represent to others that I speak for the Board.
• I will not publicly disparage my fellow trustees, the Superintendent, or District staff.
• I will not use tobacco, e-cigarettes, vape, nor will I bring or consume alcohol on District campuses or other District building including the boardroom.

Integrity

• I will refuse to surrender my judgment or responsibilities to any individual or group at the expense of the District.
• I will consistently uphold all applicable laws, rules, policies, and governance procedures.
• I will not disclose information that is confidential by law, is disclosed in any closed session meeting, is disclosed by the Superintendent in confidence (unless disclosure is approved by the Board or Board President), or will needlessly harm the District.

Service

• I will focus my attention on fulfilling the Board's duties and responsibilities, including goal setting, policymaking, budgeting, and evaluation.
• I will diligently prepare for and attend Board meetings.
• I will avoid personal involvement in activities the Board has delegated to the Superintendent.
• I will attend legally required teambuilding and continuing education, and seek additional continuing education that will enhance my ability to fulfill my duties effectively. I understand it is my responsibility to meet mandatory continuing education requirements.
• I will make every effort to prepare for and attend committee meetings for committees to which I am assigned by the Board President