1324

Community Relations

Soliciting Funds from and by Students

Fund-raising activities may be approved by the Superintendent of Schools consistent with the following guidelines:

1.  Fund-raising is in connection with school-sponsored projects.  Requests for approval of fund raisers shall be made and approved, in writing, on the form provided.

2.  There are sufficient educational or financial benefits which will accrue to the school and/or students, either directly or indirectly, from the activity.

3.   The mechanics or procedures of fund-raising will neither be an unacceptable burden to teachers or other school staff members nor subject the school to inappropriate risks or responsibilities in handling funds.

Upon approval by the Superintendent, information from recognized charitable and other organizations which could eventually result in voluntary student and/or parental activities, contributions, or memberships of benefit to the organization may be distributed through the schools.  In these instances, the distribution of material would be the only school involvement on behalf of the organizations.

There shall be no direct solicitation of funds by outside organizations from students except on specific approval of the Board of Education.

(cf. 1311  Participation in Community Life)

(cf. 1321  Public Performances by Students)

(cf. 1322  Student Contests)

(cf. 1325  Advertising and Promotion)

Policy adopted:

1324

Form

Community Relations

FUND-RAISING ACTIVITY APPROVAL

GIFTS, GRANTS, AND BEQUESTS

School   _____________________________________    Date __________________

Organization  _________________________________________________________

Contact person  _______________________________________________________

Activity _____________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Date of fund-raising activity ________________________

School sponsored:        yes   _____   no   _____

Requires Board of Education approval _____     Superintendent approval _____

Gift    _______________________________________________________________

Value of gift/donation ___________________________________________________

____________________________      ________   _____________________      _______

SUPERINTENDENT'S SIGNATURE     DATE        PRINCIPAL'S SIGNATURE    DATE