Fundraising by Employees / Crowdfunding Services
Employees may raise funds, including utilizing online solicitations and/or crowdfunding services for school related purposes according to rules created by the Superintendent. Crowdfunding service means a web-service used for the solicitation of goods, services, and/or money from a large number of people via the internet. Some common platforms include, but are not limited to: Go Fund Me, Kickstarter and Donors Choose. All property and proceeds received as a result of online fundraising or solicitation via a crowdfunding service become the property of the Board.
Fundraising by Scholars
It is the responsibility of the Board to provide the necessary basic texts, materials, supplies, equipment, buildings, and facilities to conduct the approved, basic educational programs of the District. Co-curricular and school-sponsored extra-curricular programs of the District such as athletic programs, school-sponsored scholar clubs, and curriculum- related field trips or excursions may require financial support beyond the District's capacity to provide. Therefore, scholars are allowed to raise funds for certain school related activities with the approval of the Principal and/or the Executive Director or the Superintendent.
This policy does not apply to those regular school programs such as athletics, dramatics or musical concerts, etc., where scholars might sell tickets for an activity in which they are taking part. Elementary scholars will not be asked to sell tickets for middle school or senior high school activities.
If a fundraising project is conducted to sponsor a specific purchase, activity, or trip, the purchase or trip must be approved by the Principal or Supervisor prior to initiation of the fundraising effort. This shall apply to school-related groups as well as to school- community organizations.
