Sacramento County Grand Jury
• 2015-2016
Twin Rivers Conflict of Interest: Do the Right Thing
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
The Trustee acted contrary to conflict of interest laws, by voting and/or participating in Twin Rivers Unified School District Board of Trustee (TRUSD Board) and Highlands Community Charter & Technical Schools Board of Directors (HCCTS Board) discussions and entering into a contract in which the Trustee had an alleged financial interest.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Twin Rivers Unified School District Board of Trustee (TRUSD Board) should ensure that no trustee serves as a representative on any board or TRUSD Board position/office where there is a potential conflict of interest.
F2
The TRUSD Board failed to provide clear direction and oversight regarding the duties and responsibilities of a trustee appointed to represent the TRUSD Board on the HCCTS Board.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The TRUSD Board President and Superintendent should ensure that board members receive training every two years on conflict of interest laws and that this training occur immediately for all new board members. All trainings should be documented in records maintained by TRUSD Board.
F3
The TRUSD Board violated public trust by inadequately addressing the allegation of conflict of interest on the part of a Trustee.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The TRUSD Board President and Superintendent should review Board policy and bylaws and make necessary changes to clearly specify the authority and responsibilities involved when the Board appoints a Board representative to a charter board of directors.
F4
The TRUSD Superintendent failed to take actions needed for the TRUSD Board to clarify and adhere to Board policy regarding conflict of interest laws pertaining to public officials. 38
No recommendations for this finding
Agency Responses 2
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