5830 - STUDENT FUND-RAISING
The Board acknowledges that the solicitation of funds from students must be limited since compulsory attendance laws make the student a captive donor and may also disrupt the program of the schools.
For purposes of this policy "student fund-raising" shall include the solicitation and collection of money from students for any purpose and shall include the collection of money in exchange for tickets, papers, or any other goods or services for approved student activities.
Student-Led Fundraising for School-Related Organizations
The Board will permit student fund-raising by students in school, on school property, or at any school-sponsored event only when the profit therefrom is to be used for school purposes or for an activity connected with the schools. The Board requires that fund-raisers by student clubs and organizations that involve the sale, to students, of food items and/or beverage items that will be consumed on campus, the food and/or beverages items to be sold comply with the current USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Smart Snack Rules.
Fund-raising by approved school organizations, those whose funds are managed by the District, may be permitted in school by the Principal.
Fund-raising off school grounds may be permitted by the District Administrator.
In accordance with Policy 2430, use of the name, logo, or any assets of the District, including but not limited to facilities, technology, or communication networks, is prohibited without the specific permission of the Superintendent.
Fund-raising by students on behalf of school-related organizations whose funds are not managed by the District may be permitted on school grounds by the District Administrator. If the fund-raising activity will involve students under age twelve (12), such students’ parents must provide written permission for the student to participate in the fund-raising activity. Any student under nine (9) years of age, or each group containing one (1) or more students under nine (9) years of age, must be physically accompanied by a parent or a person at least sixteen (16) years of age.
All other fund-raising shall be done in accordance with Board Policy 9700.
The District Administrator shall establish administrative guidelines for the solicitation of funds which shall:
specify the times and places in which funds may be collected;
describe permitted methods of solicitation which do not place undue pressure on students;
limit the kind and amount of advertising for solicitation;
ensure proper distribution or liquidation of monies remaining in a student activity account when the organization is defunct or disbanded;
limit the number of fundraising events.
The District Administrator shall distribute this policy and any administrative guidelines which implement it to each organization granted permission to solicit funds.
Revised 11/16/16
Revised 10/25/17
Revised 3/20/19
Revised 10/22/19
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