Policy 409 - Tutoring for Pay

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to school district employees and families regarding tutoring for pay.

A. As part of their professional responsibilities, teachers are encouraged to assist students during class time and on an individual basis.  As delineated in the Code of Ethics for Minnesota Teachers, “A teacher shall not use a professional relationship with students, parents, and colleagues to private advantage.”  Teachers shall not accept remuneration for professional services if that service may cause the appearance of a conflict of interest.  Teachers may not accept tutoring payment for students who are assigned to them during the current school year.

B. This policy does not apply to teachers contracted to provide homebound tutoring.

• Minn. Rules 8700.7500 (Code of Ethics for Minnesota Teachers)

• Adopted: March 9, 1983
• Amended: February 9, 1987
• Amended: December 8, 2003
• Amended: May 10, 2004
• Amended: January 9, 2012
• Amended: July 11, 2016
• Last Reviewed: August 12, 2024

• Policy 409-R - Tutoring for Pay Regulations