Sugar, spice, and learning things twice
ASB members selling candy to students during the passing period in between 7th period and enrichment.
With limited fundraising opportunities, the Associated Student Body (ASB) is left to do only one thing — bend the law. According to USDA’s Smart Snacks Standards, food available for sale to students on public school campuses must be sold 30 minutes before the school day begins or 30 minutes after the school day has ended. However, ASB has not been following through with these regulations.
When interviewed, many of the the ASB members were aware of the standards but decided not to follow them. One senior from the student body said he sold one week prior to the official date they had set in order to get out of debt. “Legally we have to sell 30 minutes before and after school but we sell whenever,” he said. “I haven’t had any trouble yet but I guess I will now.”
Another interviewee was uncertain on what he could disclose and was then convinced into saying, “We sell before and after school.” Later, he contradicted his previous statement by saying he sells the most during class and club meetings.
ASB is well-informed on the regulations; nonetheless they have discreetly sold prohibited food items to the demanding candy-crazed mass.
Most ASB committee members do not know that it is illegal to sell candy during school hours. When told that their actions did not follow the law, one freshman said, “ASB told us that we had the right to sell during school hours… I wouldn’t sell candy during school hours if I was told that it is illegal.”
By not following the California regulations of food sales, they acquire their funds illegally which jeopardizes future proms. Although some may claim it is difficult to sell before and after school hours, because of our unique schedule, ASB can opt to sell on the bus to and from school or off campus. In order to prevent this, those who partake in fundraising should follow the state codes.
