The Liverpool Central School District is advising parents that an individual has been stopping by homes in the district (especially in the Chestnut Hill Elementary area) claiming to work for the district and looking to evaluate kindergarten students.
The individual is described as a male in his late 20s or early 30s wearing a blue top and khakis and driving a late model green Acura with non-New York State license plates. He claims to be working with Southwestern Advantage.
New York State Police have investigated this morning’s incident and concluded that the individual legitimately works for Southwestern Advantage, a company that sells educational resources.
While he does have a legal permit to solicit sales door to door, he does not work for or with the Liverpool Central School District as he has claimed. He also claims the district provided him with a list of its students, which is not true.
This individual does not work for or with the district.
According to state police, during the individual’s sales pitch, he has stated that he is visiting with families residing within the Liverpool school district. The individual is not representing himself as an employee of the school district.
The individual is in possession of a valid town of Salina solicitation permit, and does not pose any threat to the public.
Any member of the public with concerns regarding this company, or individuals associated with them, may contact a supervisor with Southwestern Advantage at 888-602-7867.
