Ethics Office - San Diego Unified School District

Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests

Form 700 (2006-2007), the Statement of Economic Interests, must be filed annually by designated district employees. The form can be accessed online at the Fair Political Practices Commission website. Additional information can be found in Administrative Procedure 7040.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Form 700?

A. The Political Reform Act of 1974 (Government Code section 81000 et. seq.), approved by initiative, includes a requirement that local government entities, such as school districts, adopt a conflict of interest code. The district’s code must list positions that involve making decisions that could affect the individual’s personal economic interests. People in these positions must periodically disclose income they receive from certain other sources. This disclosure is made on Form 700.

Q. Who needs to file Form 700?

A. The persons in positions listed in the district’s conflict of interest code must complete and file Form 700. A list of these designated positions is on Attachment 1 to Administrative Procedure 7040. (pdf)

Q. What information is required on Form 700?

A. Form 700 may require disclosure of sources of income from certain types of investments, interests in real property, income and business positions. Form 700 contains detailed instructions about when disclosure is required in each reportable category.

Q. When and where does Form 700 need to be filed?

A. An individual must file within 30 days of assuming or leaving a designated position. Those in designated positions must file Form 700 annually in April. District governing board members, officers, and employees must file Form 700 with the district’s Office of General Counsel located in Room 2148 of the Education Center, 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, California. A filed Form 700 is a public record available for review by any member of the public.

Q. Where can I get help with Form 700 or more information?

A. You may contact the Office of General Counsel at 619-725-5630. You may also contact the Fair Political Practices Commission toll free at 1-866-ASK-FPPC (1-866-275-3772), or at the FPPC website.