Policy 3170 – Purchases By and/or Solicitation of School Staff

Conflict of Interest

The School District desires that it adheres to all laws regarding conflict of interest and is ale1i to
situations that appear to have conflict of interest.

Endorsements

Employees of the District will not endorse products or services in such a manner that will
identify the employee as an employee of the School District.

Procurement Activities

In any purchasing activities all employees shall refrain from soliciting, discourage the offer of,
and decline gifts if offered by any vendor wishing to do business with, or who is doing business
with the School District. Instead of making an offer of gifts, the vendor should be encouraged to
discount the price of the goods to the school.

Solicitation/Distribution

The advertising of sale or distribution of any goods or service on school property, for any school
activity, shall have prior approval from the building principal or Superintendent. This includes
but is not limited to: school personnel, students, parents/guardians, relatives, general public and
commercial businesses.

Solicitations of School Staff

Agents, solicitors, and salespersons will be denied the privilege of seeing the school staff during
the school day except with permission of the administration.