Administrative Procedure 153

SOLICITATION BY

NON-SCHOOL PERSONNEL

Background

No person shall canvas, sell or offer to sell goods, services or merchandise to a teacher or student(s) in the School without the prior approval of the Principal.

Procedures

1. Permission for such activities to take place shall be determined by the Principal who will consider whether or not the activity is beneficial to the school and the students,
2. Canvassing includes surveys or questionnaires of students or staff. When the survey or questionnaire concerns sensitive or controversial matters, the Principal will consult with the Superintendent prior to approving or refusing solicitations.
3. Such activities are to be kept to an absolute minimum and then only if the services or products have some educational value or provide a service beneficial to the School, the students, the staff or the School Council.
4. The Principal is authorized to remove unapproved persons and products/materials from the School and/or School grounds.

References: Section 25, 26, 33, 52, 53, 55, 197, 222 Education Act Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act