MJUSD
DIVISION 4000
ALL PERSONNEL

SOLICITING AND SELLING

BP- 4135, 4235, 4335

Employees shall not solicit District staff, students or their families with the intent to sell general merchandise, books, equipment or services.

Staff shall not distribute promotional, political, controversial, or other non-instructional materials unless approved by the Superintendent or designee.

Staff members shall not use their status as District employees to secure information such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers for use in profit-making ventures.

Educational tours may be promoted on school premises only if they are sponsored by the District.

Employees engaged in planning, organizing, or leading tours as a private business shall make it clear that they do not represent the school or District.

All activities related to such tours must be carried on outside of school hours and off school premises.

Any classroom activity requiring students to bring money to school for any purpose must have the principal's approval.

Staff participation in "flower funds," "sickness and bereavement funds,"  "anniversary funds," and the like shall be a matter of individual discretion.

Legal Reference:
Education Code
51520 Prohibited solicitations on school premises
First Reading: 2/14/01
Governing Board Adoption: 3/14/01