Governance
Code of conduct
The standards everyone who takes part in CENTS agrees to.
Who this covers
Everyone who holds a CENTS role, sponsors a younger person, or contacts a school district or public office in connection with CENTS. Delegates and directors agree to it when they take a role.
What we ask
- Be accurate. Say only what a source supports. Cite the statute, rule or document. If you do not know, say so.
- Stay nonpartisan. Do not use the CENTS name to support or oppose any candidate, party or bill.
- Be courteous. Records requests and follow-ups are polite and plain. No pressure, no threats, no harassment, and no discrimination of any kind.
- Protect privacy.Do not share anyone’s personal information. Never include student names or records in a request, a log or a message.
- Be honest about your role. Use only the title you have earned. Do not say that any official or organization supports or works with CENTS unless that is published on this site.
- Do not handle money. CENTS does not accept donations or payments. Do not ask for money in its name.
- Follow the youth-safety rules. See youth safety. Anyone under 16 takes part with a parent or teacher sponsor.
Reporting a concern
If something breaks this code, tell us. See how to report a concern. Reports are read by the people who run CENTS, and the person who made the report is not named to the person reported.
What happens next
Depending on what happened, we may give a reminder, remove a title, or end someone’s role. We do not publish the names of people involved in a conduct report.