6605 - CROWDFUNDING
- This policy applies to the use of any form of crowdfunding utilizing an online service or website-based platform for the financial benefit or gain of the District – be it a specific classroom, grade level, department, school, or curricular or extra-curricular activity. For purposes of this policy, “crowdfunding” refers to a campaign to collect typically small amounts of money from a large number of individuals to finance a project or fund-raise for a specific cause. Through the use of personal networking, social media platforms, and other Internet-based resources, funds are solicited or raised to support a specific campaign or project.
- For purposes of this policy, “crowdfunding” is defined as the solicitation of resources from individuals and/or organizations to support identified activities or projects that enhance the educational program or a specific cause approved by the District. The solicitation is typically from a large number of individuals/organizations utilizing internet-based technologies.
- Crowdfunding activities, in the name of the school, District, or Board, aimed at raising funds for a specific classroom or school activity, including extra-curricular activity, or to obtain supplemental resources (e.g., supplies or equipment) for use in the school, that are not required to provide a free appropriate public education to any students in the classroom may be permitted, but only with the specific approval of the Principal or Designee.
- All approved crowdfunding activities shall protect the privacy of students, children, and young adults in accordance with Board policies and District administrative guidelines and applicable State and Federal law, including FERPA and IDEA.
- Materials, supplies, equipment, and other proceeds of the crowdfunding activity shall become the property of the District or school. Cash or equivalent payment to District personnel is prohibited. All fiscal transactions shall comply with appropriate Board policies.
- All crowdfunding activities are subject to internal procedures and other applicable Board policies including, but not limited to, Policy 5830 Student Fund-Raising.
Reviewed 3/12/24
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