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 School Corporation – be it a specific classroom, grade level, department, school, or curricular or extra-curricular activity.

"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 Corporation. The solicitation is typically from a large number of individuals/organizations utilizing internet-based technologies.

Crowdfunding activities 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) 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 Superintendent.

All approved crowdfunding activities shall protect the privacy of students, children, and young adults in accordance with Corporation policies and administrative guidelines and applicable State and Federal law, including FERPA and IDEA.

Materials, supplies, equipment, and other proceeds of the crowdfunding activity shall become property of the Corporation or school. Cash or equivalent payment to Corporation personnel is prohibited. All fiscal transactions shall comply with appropriate Corporation policies.

All crowdfunding activities are subject to this policy and other applicable Board policies including, but not limited to, Policy 5830 – Student Fundraising, Policy 9211 – Corporation-Support Organizations, and Policy 9700 – Relations with Special Interest Groups as well as any administrative guidelines approved by the Superintendent to implement this policy.

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