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A new Akron Public Schools policy sets the rules on if, when and how a family member of an existing school employee can be hired for a district job. The new nepotism policy, which the school board ...

Question: A high school student sent me a letter complaining of the ugly effects of nepotism. What are her complaints? Answer: In prior columns, I’ve addressed nepotism’s legality, how nepotism is ...

Question: Can a school board legally hire a member’s relative as a teacher? Answer: Nepotism is the bestowal of patronage by public officers in appointing others to positions by reason of blood or ...

What is nepotism? Nepotism is the practice of promoting or hiring relatives or friends, often over more qualified external candidates. In family-owned business, such decisions are expected and make ...

INDIANAPOLIS – From accusations of nepotism to questions about taxpayer dollars, a FOX59/CBS4 investigation uncovered Washington Township Schools has been filling summer technology jobs with the ...

Members of Octorara Area School Board Monday night unanimously approved the first reading of minor changes to seven policies on nepotism. The changes follow recent allegations made by board member Tim ...

Regarding the recent articles about hiring practices in local school districts, the solution is clear for those who have the best interest of the schools at heart. To elaborate, I am the founding ...

DERBY — The Board of Education Thursday adopted revisions to its nepotism policy that some say erode ethical standards. Others contend the revisions allow school officials to hire the best candidates ...