PUBLIC GIFTS TO THE DISTRICT

PUBLIC GIFTS TO THE DISTRICT

ag7230Adopted December 5, 2023Revised January 27, 2025

7230 - PUBLIC GIFTS TO THE DISTRICT

Gifts or donations presented to the District must be accompanied by a donation form from the donor for official action and recognition by the Board.

To be acceptable, a gift or donation must have a purpose consistent with those of the District, be offered by a donor acceptable to the Board, and become District property.

In addition, a gift or donation must not, in the judgment of the District Administrator:

  1. be equipment that is incompatible and/or inconsistent with existing programs or equipment;
     
  2. be equipment that does not meet District standards;
     
  3. require specialized support or maintenance;
     
  4. require additional space or a location that displaces existing equipment or services;
  5. begin a program which the Board would be unwilling to take over when gift and grant funds are exhausted;
  6. bring undesirable or hidden costs to the District;
  7. place restrictions on the District;
  8. be inappropriate or harmful to the educational program of the District or to students;
  9. imply endorsement of any business or product;
  10. introduce requirements inconsistent with or disruptive to District operations;
  11. be in conflict with any provision of the General School Laws or public laws.

A letter of appreciation, signed by the District Administrator shall be sent to the donor, including the estimated value of the gift.

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