Policy Statement:

Lakeway Christian Schools (LCS) recognizes the importance of responsible and ethical solicitation practices in support of its mission and objectives. This policy governs all solicitation activities conducted by or on behalf of LCS, ensuring transparency, integrity, and compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Objective:

To establish guidelines that regulate solicitations and the involvement of Lakeway Christian Schools (LCS) in business activities, ensuring the preservation of its non-profit status, maintaining a focus on its primary educational mission, and safeguarding its Christian ministry and outreach.

Regulation of Solicitations:

• Definition: Solicitations refer to any act of seeking donations, selling products/services, or making requests for support on the LCS campuses or during school time.
• Prior Approval: No solicitations shall be made without the explicit permission of a school administrator.
• Scope: Solicitations, whether by external entities or internal stakeholders, should align with the educational and spiritual objectives of LCS.

Conducting Business Affairs:

• Non-School Business: Conducting business affairs unrelated to LCS’s primary focus of education during school time is generally not permissible.
• Exception Criteria: Any exceptions must adhere to a pre-defined criteria set by LCS, ensuring alignment with its educational, ethical, and spiritual values.

Involvement in Business Programs:

• Primary Business Focus: LCS shall maintain a steadfast focus on its primary business – education – and will not directly or indirectly participate in external business programs.
• Protection of Non-Profit Status: The policy safeguards LCS’s 501(c)(3) status by avoiding engagements that might adversely influence it.
• Ministry Protection: LCS, as a ministry of Jesus Christ, shall abstain from any business involvement that could potentially impair its outreach or witness for Christ.

Individual and Corporate Distinction:

• Individual Business Ventures: While members of LCS or its Board of Directors may engage in their personal business ventures, they must distinctly separate such activities from LCS’s identity and operations.
• Representation Restriction: No individual shall represent LCS or employ its identity in any personal business venture.

Compliance and Oversight:

• Policy Adherence: Ensure strict adherence to this policy across all LCS stakeholders to maintain its legal and ethical standing.
• Review and Auditing: Periodic reviews and audits should be conducted to assure consistent policy compliance.

Policy Exceptions and Modifications:

• Requesting Exceptions: Any request for exceptions to this policy should be made in writing, detailing the reasons and merits, and be submitted to the relevant school administrator.
• Modification Reviews: The policy must be periodically reviewed to ensure it remains relevant and adapt it to any changes in the legal, business, or school environment.

Rationale for the Policy:

This policy is foundational in:

• Preserving Integrity: Maintaining the integrity of LCS’s educational and spiritual mission without dilution by external business influences.
• Legal Compliance: Upholding LCS's non-profit, tax-exempt status by averting situations that could jeopardize it.
• Maintaining Focus: Ensuring that LCS’s resources, time, and focus remain dedicated to its primary business of education and its spiritual ministry.