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CONCLUSION <br /> The Code of Governmental Ethics would prohibit an immediate family member of a principal to <br /> be employed as a certified classroom teacher at the principal's school as a new hire. While La. <br /> R.S. 42:1119B(2)(a)(i) does provide an exception for an immediate family member of a school <br /> board member or of the school system's superintendent to be employed as classroom teacher <br /> provided that such a family member is certified to teach or is temporarily authorized to teach while <br /> pursuing certification,this exemption does not extend to immediate family members of a school's <br /> principal. The submission of a disqualification plan to the Board would not remedy this statutory <br /> prohibition. In the event that the immediate family member of a principal has been employed at <br /> the school for at least one year prior to his or her family member becoming principal, La. R.S. <br /> 42:1119C(2)would allow for their continued employment and normal promotional advancements. <br /> This advisory opinion is based solely on the facts as set forth herein. Changes to the facts presented <br /> may result in a different application of the provisions of the Code of Ethics. The Board issues no <br /> opinion as to past conduct or laws other than Code of Governmental Ethics. If you have any <br /> questions,please contact me at(225)219-5600 or(800) 842-6630. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> LOUISIANA BOARD OF ETHICS <br /> DA <br /> aktt ekw R. DeVille <br /> For the Board <br />