III. P. Gift Giving

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Gifts to School Personnel

It is understood that no school employee is to receive any commission, expense-paid trips, or anything of value from individuals or companies of equipment, or materials required in the operation of our schools. The operation of the schools includes the purchase of materials for the repair and maintenance of the school plant, for the conduct of student classes, for materials and supplies used in school organizations, such as clubs, class trips, and for comparable items.

Students and their parents are to be discouraged from the routine presentation of gifts to district employees on occasion such as Christmas. Where a student feels a spontaneous desire to present a gift to a staff member, the gift shall not be elaborate or unduly expensive. The school committee always welcomes, and in most circumstances regards as more appropriate, the writing of letters to staff members expressing gratitude or appreciation.

The provisions herein shall not be interpreted as intending to discourage acts of generosity in unusual situations.

Gifts from the School Committee

The school committee shall consider as appropriate the presentation of token gifts to retiring members of the staff who have rendered outstanding service for an extended period of time and who have earned the high regard of other staff members and the community.

Policy adopted: 4/23/81