Policy Manual

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Policy GBI

This policy is intended to maintain the integrity of the South Portland School Department and reduce the potential for any appearance that its employees have been improperly influenced in their decisions or professional judgment. 

Gifts From Parents And Students

Teachers and other employees are not permitted to accept gifts from parents or students that exceed nominal value..  The Board encourages the writing of letters by parents and students to teachers and other staff members as a more meaningful and appropriate way of expressing gratitude and appreciation.

Solicitation Of Staff

In-school solicitation of staff by sales people or other business representatives is prohibited.  Such solicitation should be reported to the building principal. Individual students fundraising to benefit boosters or community organizations would not be in conflict with this policy. 

No organization, including charitable or humanitarian organizations, may solicit funds from staff at school or through school electronic communications systems or distribute flyers at school or on school property except as allowed by Board policy.

The solicitation or collection of funds from students and staff members for the purpose of  providing gifts for teachers or other school personnel is not permitted except for very  special occasions such as retirement.  

Cross Reference: DJ – Bidding and Purchasing

KHB – Advertising in the Schools

KI – Visitors to the Schools

Adopted: March 8, 1976  

Revised: December 14, 1998  

Revised: July 9, 2001  

Revised: February 13, 2023

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